1998 Honda Capa vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 604 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa. 1998 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Capa | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Capa | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3250 mm |
