1969 Opel GT vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel GT | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
