1998 Buick Signia vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 444 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Signia | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Signia | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |