2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 768 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Avantime | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
