2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.

Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Condor. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2007 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota RAV4 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Toyota Toyota
Model RAV4 Condor
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3546 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 0 HP
Torque 334 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1355 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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