1984 Rover Vitesse vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
Because 1984 Rover Vitesse 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 1984 Rover Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4, 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4. 2011 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1984 Rover Vitesse has manual transmission. 1984 Rover Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Rover Vitesse | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | Vitesse | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2659 mm |