1979 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
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 | 1790 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 |