2003 Porsche 996 vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 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, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Porsche 996 | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 996 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |