1987 Holden Camira vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Camira would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Holden Camira. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1987 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Camira. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Camira | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Camira | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
