2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 12 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
