1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 113 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Challenger | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
