2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 3,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 185 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RAV4 | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3544 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
