1998 Lancia Zeta vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Zeta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Zeta. (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Zeta | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Zeta | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3246 mm |
