1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 24 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Camaro | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3246 mm |
