1997 Tatra T700 vs. 1997 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1997 Tatra T700 and 1997 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tatra T700 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (173 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Tatra T700 | 1997 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T700 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |
