2012 Holden Calais vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2012 Holden Calais and 2012 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 199 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2012 Holden Calais is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Holden Calais. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Calais | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
