2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Avancier weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |
