2004 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Focus | Avantime |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1641 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |