2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2002 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2002 Renault Avantime and 2002 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 350 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Astra. 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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Astra. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Astra. 2002 Renault Avantime has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Avantime will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Renault Avantime | 2002 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
Model | Avantime | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |