2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Tacoma | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Tacoma | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |