2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 542 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corolla. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
