2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | RAV4 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
