2008 Toyota Hilux vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Hilux and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (169 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Hilux | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hilux | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
