2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 653 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | RAV4 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
