1976 Rover 2000 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Rover 2000 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
