1977 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Delta | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3240 mm |
