1968 Opel GT vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 684 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 79 L |
