2004 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |
