2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona.
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 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2590 mm |
