1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1994 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Aurora would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Aurora weights approximately 468 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4. 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Aurora | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
