2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 9 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Avantime | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
