80 vs 100 series at altitude

[simple]

See you in the right lane soon! 3k rpm in 2nd going 40mph up a 10% grade at altitude. Slow cruising is a lifestyle, I ride a motorcycle if I want to go fast.

 

[flagstaff]

As long as you keep in mind:

91-92 models with the 3FE motor is 155 HP and 220 torque
93-97 models with the 1FZ-FE motor is 212 HP and 275 torque
Early 100 series models is 235 HP and 320 torque and over time up to 265 HP

By changing gears and tire sizes can have a big influence on performance

This is a great comparison. I will add that the 200 is 381hp and 401ft-lb.

The 80 can be slow up hills (some areas from Phoenix to Flagstaff keep me at no more than 65) and the 100 helps a bit (70-75 on that same hills) but the 200 seems to go with out effort ( easily accelerating up to 85 on that same hills)

In short, I have had all 3. 80 is my favorite and a bit slow (that ok for me), but the 200 is so easy to drive. I would recommend skipping the 100 all together.