2005 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 475 kg more than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano II | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Terrano II | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2388 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
