1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 29 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3246 mm |