2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 435 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
