1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Fleetwood | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2630 mm |
