2003 Subaru R2 vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (138 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru R2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru R2 | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | R2 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
