2001 Mazda Demio vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Demio | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Demio | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
