1988 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 74 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
