2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 3 kg more than 1987 Toyota Supra.
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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
