2007 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
