2005 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1725 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Avanti Studebaker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker 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, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.

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