2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,701 cc, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 359 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 2007 Jeep Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Cherokee | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
