2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 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 74 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 512 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | GT1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
