1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 79 L |
