1990 Holden Apollo vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. Both 1990 Holden Apollo and 1995 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Apollo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Apollo | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Apollo | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
