1999 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Step Wagon 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 143 more horse power than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 734 kg more than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. 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 1999 Honda Step Wagon. 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Step Wagon | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Step Wagon | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
