1991 Nissan Sunny vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 738 kg more than 1991 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan Sunny | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sunny | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
