2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Golf (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 572 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2006 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Tacoma | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Tacoma | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2480 mm |