1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
