1990 Vauxhall Nova vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Nova would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 545 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Vauxhall Nova | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | Nova | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
