2004 Honda City vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
