2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 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 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 265 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
