2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 881 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century. 2008 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Tacoma | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2581 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |