2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 526 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tracker | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 87 L |
