2005 Renault Avantime vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Renault Avantime. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Avantime weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2011 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Avantime. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Avantime. 2011 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Avantime | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Avantime | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
