2005 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 123 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
