2010 Infiniti EX vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti EX weights approximately 444 kg more than 2002 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti EX | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | EX | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1719 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
