1997 Toyota Supra vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 546 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Toyota Supra | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Supra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |