1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Prix | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |