2004 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Honda Avancier. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Avancier.
Because 2004 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Avancier 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier. 2004 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Avancier | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avancier | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
