2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2003 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 2003 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | RAV4 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
