2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2002 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2002 Renault Avantime and 2002 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Superb. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 293 kg more than 2002 Skoda Superb. 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 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Superb. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2002 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Avantime | Superb |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
