2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2005 Honda S2000 and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda S2000 2005 Toyota Avensis
Make Honda Toyota
Model S2000 Avensis
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 91.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 241 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.2 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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