1992 Toyota Supra vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 79 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Supra | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Supra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3250 mm |
