2010 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota RAV4 and 2011 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 179 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, both vehicles can yield 233 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | RAV4 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
