1994 Mercury Capri vs. 1994 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 1994 Mercury Capri and 1994 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota 4Runner (113 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Mercury Capri 1994 Toyota 4Runner
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Capri 4Runner
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2630 mm


 

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