2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 758 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4Runner | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
