2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
