2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 785 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avancier | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
