The Toyota Tacoma’s curb weight ranges from 3915 pounds to 4465 pounds. At 3,915 pounds, the 4-cylinder, RWD Tacoma is the lightest vehicle. The curb weight rises to 4,465 lbs. when the V6 engine and 4WD are included.
What’s the weight of a 1986 Toyota pickup?
In Olathe, Kansas, a Toyota dealer is generating excitement for the 2016 Tacoma by contrasting it to one of its earliest predecessors. The Olathe Toyota Parts Center’s infographic demonstrates that, at least in terms of the little truck, things change and stay the same at the same time.
The 1986 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4 Access Cab and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4×4 Access Cab are the two trucks used in the comparison (shown below). The older truck has developed a well-deserved reputation as a trustworthy, tough, and entertaining pickup, serving as everything from a trail rat headed for Moab to a lawn and garden hobby truck. Will the 2016 Tacoma uphold the tradition of its great-great-grandfather?
A naturally aspirated I-4 (2.4 liters in 1986 vs. 2.7 liters in 2016) and independent front and solid-axle rear suspensions, which were features of the previous Pickup, are standard on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Surprisingly, the old Toyota has a payload rating of 1,100 pounds and a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, making it almost as capable as the modern Tacoma. Although the 2017 Tacoma I-4 can pull an additional 200 pounds, both models should be able to haul about the same amount of weight.
Obviously, the changes become apparent when you look closer. The new Toyota weights roughly 500 pounds more than the old one, which weighs about 2,800 pounds. In addition, engine size and power have grown over time. The new I-4 has 159 horsepower as opposed to the original base engine’s 105 horsepower. The optional motor for the 1986 truck was a turbocharged 2.4L I-4 making 135 horsepower, whereas the optional motor for the current truck is an Atkinson-cycle direct- and port-injected 3.5L V-6, presumably delivering twice as much power as the turbocharged truck.
The Tacoma I-4 will presumably get approximately 30% greater fuel efficiency than its older, smaller precursor, despite the increased curb weight and larger engines. Price has also gone up as a result of increases in size, weight, power, and efficiency. The starting price of a 1986 Toyota Pickup was $9,568, whereas the price of the new model will probably top $23,000 before extras. The truck from 1986 would have cost $3,000 less than its modern equivalent, even after accounting for inflation.
What would you choose if you could make any decision? the new truck’s improved comfort, functionality, and efficiency? Or the standing and straightforward design of the last one? Like us, you would like to have just one of each.
A Toyota Tacoma is a half-ton vehicle, right?
The Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger are quarter-ton, light-duty trucks according to the literature. These platforms can accommodate a range of lifestyles and uses because they are offered in single- and crew-cab configurations and with a choice of short or long boxes.
Contrary to what the nameplates’ histories may suggest, these midsize trucks are now just as big as the full-size, half-ton haulers of the past. The 2017 Ranger and Tacoma have hit the gym and bulked past their predecessors’ tow ratings to reach roughly 6,000 lbs each. Gone are the days when one of these trucks could barely drag the other out of a ditch.