1977 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1992 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 712 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1992 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
