1987 Chevrolet Celebrity 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 Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. 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 Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Celebrity | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
