2002 Acura CL vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis

To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2003 Toyota Avensis
Make Acura Toyota
Model CL Avensis
Year Released 2002 2003
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L