2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Toyota 4Runner and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | 4Runner | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1844 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 56 L |
