1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1983 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 290 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
