2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Yaris would be higher. Both 2007 Toyota Avanza and 2006 Toyota Yaris are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Yaris (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avanza | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
