1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 279 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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. 2013 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Banshee | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
