2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2004 Isuzu Ascender | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Ascender | Avensis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |