2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 819 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2010 Toyota RAV4
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Charger RAV4
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 341 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1816 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2659 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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