2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 139 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
