2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
