1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. 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 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
