1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | V8 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 245 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |