1998 Honda Passport vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1998 Honda Passport is newer by 10 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Passport. 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, 1998 Honda Passport (256 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Passport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Passport | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Passport | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
