2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 604 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph TR7. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Tacoma | TR7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
