2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2005 Daewoo Rexton
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Rexton would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Rexton (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Rexton should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Rexton weights approximately 392 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 Daewoo Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota RAV4 | 2005 Daewoo Rexton | |
| Make | Toyota | Daewoo |
| Model | RAV4 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2830 mm |
