2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (145 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 578 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Avantime | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
