2004 Honda City vs. 1992 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 662 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1992 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
