2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Ford Fiesta. 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 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
