2004 Honda Avancier vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Honda Avancier. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2004 Honda Avancier. 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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Avancier | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Avancier | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
