2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Renault Avantime. 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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Avantime | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
