2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
