1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 64 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 270 R | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 270 R | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
