1979 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1994 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 15 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota 4Runner (113 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 635 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 1994 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, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |