1993 Dodge Stealth vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1996 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 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, 1993 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Stealth | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stealth | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
