1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Am | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 157 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3246 mm |
