2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Toyota Avensis | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Avensis | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |