2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2004 Dodge Stratus (258 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
