2007 Nissan Sentra vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 2007 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sentra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
