1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 76 kg more than 2011 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Sapporo | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |