2001 Toyota Will vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
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, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota 4Runner has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota 4Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Will | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Will | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
