1990 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 136 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1990 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (193 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4Runner | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2578 mm |
