1994 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1366 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota RAV4. (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota RAV4 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | RAV4 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
