2003 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2003 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota RAV4. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | RAV4 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 104 L |
