1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1996 Mazda MPV and 1996 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1996 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Mazda MPV (277 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MPV | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MPV | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |