2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 471 kg more than 1971 Triumph TR6. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Tacoma | TR6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
