2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2001 Honda HR-V and 2001 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V. 2001 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2001 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda HR-V 2001 Toyota Avensis
Make Honda Toyota
Model HR-V Avensis
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1672 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 60 L


 

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