2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Avensis (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Avensis | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
