2004 Honda City vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 415 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | City | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |