2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2003 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 333 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2003 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Trans Sport | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
