1988 Toyota 4Runner vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1988 Toyota 4Runner and 1988 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Volvo 245. 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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota 4Runner | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | 4Runner | 245 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
