1966 Rover P5 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Rover P5 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | P5 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
