4runner vs. 4runner (2.4 vs. 3.0)

ok, both 1987 around the same miles (200k) and same condition. my guess is the 22r should outlast the 3.0 by quiet a bit but the 3.0 is more powerful... a friend of mine said you cant tell theres much of a difference as far as torque... so im asking all of you (preferabely those with experience) is the 2.4 really gutless (compared to the 3.0)? does the 3.0 last a long time and is it worth getting over the 2.4?