2008 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1997 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (173 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1997 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
