2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 3546 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
