1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto 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 90 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 489 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto. 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 1993 Honda Concerto. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Concerto | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2659 mm |