1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Step Wagon | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
