2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 584 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | RAV4 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
