2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1362 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |
