2006 Acura RL vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 6 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RL weights approximately 340 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.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
