Holy Crap! 21 Year Difference! - Toyota Tacoma Old vs. New

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Prepare for an epic showdown between a brand new 2022 Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition and my 2001 Toyota Tacoma XtraCab. 21 years have passed since the my truck was built, how does it stack up to this brand new 3rd gen Tacoma? Come join us and find out.
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Thanks to Eric from RevMatchTV for joining me for this vid!
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Contents:
0:00 The Contestants!
0:49 Round 1 - Design!
5:00 Round 2 - Practicality!
9:38 Round 3 - Drivetrain / Capability!
13:35 Round 4 - Value!
15:10 Round 5 - Attitude!
17:30 The Verdict!
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Music used in this episode:
- Songs from the KZbin music library
- Selected tracks by Kia Orion ( • Video )
- "Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

[@RetroCarsForever]

I realize I'm old school but there's something simple, happy, and analog about them. The huge size and imposing front grills of the new ones just put me off. Recently went to my folks' ranch and they have a brand new full size truck and one they've had since the 2000s...I found myself MUCH more tempted to drive the old one.

[@beexiong2995]

Believe it or not part of the reason is safety. The front overhang has grown as well because of requirements for pedestrian impact.

[@CodySnell_87]

@@beexiong2995the guys putting down the third gens are knocking them before they even owned one. Mine has 200k on it already its a 16 trd sport with the trd pro fox 2.5 shocks on some 32 inch all terrains and its tuned. i have put this truck thru its paces. From pulling cars home from out of state to offroading it jumping it deep snow driving. The thing has never skipped a beat. All ive done to it is fluid changes tune ups and brakes. The first gens are great trucks dont get me wrong but to say they are better than the third gen or to say the third gens arent as reliable and tough is a joke. If anything the frames are going to last alot longer on theese third gens and thats the main reason alot of the first gens got taken off the road for frame rust. I have been looking to buy a 1st gen again to use up in the mountains and offroading but i am havibg trouble finding any that arent rusted out even ones with the frames replaced are already getting rusty up here in the north east

[@markb3270]

I’ve literally owned both of these trucks. I don’t have enough good things to say about the first genTacoma they’re incredible and the last a long time but I do love my third GEN too. It’s a total tossup.

[@CarolinaBass704]

the simplicity, practicality, and reliability of the first gen is truly unmatched. My dad had a 1st gen sr5 with 4 wheel drive, 4 cylinder. had 750xxx miles, NEVER had an issue. and unfortunately was hit by a high schooler who was texting and driving. Truck was totaled, we still have the truck and we charged the battery to see if it would crank. She fired up on the first start after sitting for 4 years. im currently searching for a shell

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ethan, This is easy. The only real Tacomas are the ones made in California, USA.

[@beexiong2995]

Im pretty sure toyota owns the tacoma name and where its made matters not if it's not built in japan. The numni plant was a joke anyway

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@bryanracine6144]

I had a '98 Tacoma TRD in the same color green. 4-banger, 5 speed, and manual lock front hubs. Great truck.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@carlseiler6441]

2001. Hands down.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@OGTill]

1st gen best gen. Prefer the smaller size for the city and parking lots. The four banger is fine if you aren't towing and the manual makes it fun. The six foot box is must and best part is monthly payments. Mines a 4x4 and has AC, what else ya need?

[@appleztooranges]

Watching this ~ I have 2001 Tacoma single cab and a 2023 trd pro. Still can’t sell my 2001 Tacoma 😂

[@ecliqxse9591]

My 04 tacoma v6 still running like solid rock 💪 btw great video

[@HelloRoad]

Nice!! Thanks for watching!! :) :)

[@mexicanspec]

Ethan you should have brought somebody with you to distract your friend while you switched the wheels. Those bronze wheels would look great with the dark green paint.

[@HelloRoad]

Totally agree!!!

[@SoloDallasII]

@@HelloRoad Plastidip those suckers!

[@geoffreyreuther5260]

Always fun watching Ethan squeeze himself into tiny seating areas.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@user-ep6wd7ip7v]

Less electronics means less problems , more easy to work on the engine with more room means less problems new generation of vehicles are getting worse

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@kevinkidneyy]

3rd gen FTW!!!

[@RealSB83]

Its nice to see the Tacoma back.

[@HelloRoad]

Yes! Glad to have it back!!

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@erichschuh192]

I love my 2004. Is call it classic looking. I’m actually happy it’s smaller. Except the new Ford Maverick, there isn’t a real compact truck these days.

[@beexiong2995]

The maverick looks bigger than the current tacoma. Only interior width may be noticable.

[@happychildhood8806]

2001 is way better!

[@leland2931]

11 out of 10 for your 2001.

[@toronado455]

two men with measuring tapes... what could possibly go wrong? 😂😂😂😂😂✅🆗🦖🦕

[@HelloRoad]

😆 🤔 😬

[@Crotal_Karma]

Lol Care Bear! 🤣

[@brendanscottdrums1502]

*Lunar Rock *265/70R16 you already reviewed the Trail! Common guys lol!

[@HelloRoad]

Shit happens 🤷‍♂️

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@Rick70454]

I Just Bought a 22 V6 Either one brand new is killer

[@jimtyreeberryman]

I've own a 2004 tacoma v6 extended cab trd off road ( over 280,000 miles ) for 16 years and current own 2021 tacoma trd sport v6 there are some things I miss from my 2004 that my 2021 should have but glad what my 2021 does have things my 2004 didn't have both great trucks

[@angelcupertinofugonreyes3363]

2001 the best 5vz

[@shaunbrown6774]

We are forgetting the most important part, which is replacement parts. Reliability being the most important followed by body. Almost everything for the first gen is available via a quick 1 day shipping. Gets you back up and running, this takes 20 plus years of vendors which is ready to go on the 1st gens.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@jdubskiwright2380]

Cant go wrong with the 1st gen tacos or the older trucks when they were just called pickups with the 22re motor

[@HelloRoad]

I had one of those too!! A 1990. I should've kept it! 😭 I sold it waaaaay back in 2005 but still see it around town from time to time!

[@jdubskiwright2380]

@@HelloRoad yea there getting hard to come across with anything under 200k on them.. and people are asking ridiculous money for 1st and 2nd gen tacos with 250k plus on them..

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@lukemarks92]

Shoulda compared the toyota t100 instead. More similiar in size

[@beexiong2995]

Ive owned both back to back. Gen 1 is good but it needs TLC to keep it running because of the age. Balljoints are a joke on these. Its like you are driving on borrowed time before it pops. Some people commented about the 1st gen being better or the new trucks are too big. Frankly its all for safety and technology. My wife and I were hit last year by a drunk driver in my '21 Offroad doublecab at over 70 mph and walked out of it unscathed. I can't say the same have I still had my 01' TRD offroad. Technology is getting easier to make and replace today and tomorrow in the future. So what if it has 50 computers onboard. As long as I know my son and wife are safe. The new truck still has a lot of the 1st gen charm. Rides high, stiff, slow, bouncy, low roof, low leg support and lousy mileage.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@jamesborek8125]

So not having watched the video.. let's fast forward 21 years into the future and see if that '22 is still around. I'd be willing to wager the '01 definitely could be.

[@beexiong2995]

The 01 will be gone. Toyota will stop building parts for them so they will not be road worthy and become relics. They will never become collectible cars either where hobbyists will somewhat maintain parts availability. Thats just the nature of things. Even the Toyota Supra, mk3 and mk4, toyota started reproducing parts for them but they are classics now

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@user-ep6wd7ip7v]

Price is just insane now to

[@kenmorgan316]

Are you serious? These trucks don't compare at all. I've had four tacomas. And currently I have a 2015 Tacoma TRD sport. The engine alone is better, the technology is better, the spacing is better inside, it has electric seats, blind spot monitors, backup camera, and on and on and on.

[@HelloRoad]

I thought it was pretty obvious that this comparison was for fun, it's not like anyone is really cross shopping these trucks

[@HelloRoad]

Which one would you go for? 2022 or 2001 Tacoma?

[@dave11686]

The first generation

[@indetrucks]

1st gen ALL DAY for actual trails.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@JJF1973]

You do realize you can get a 6 ft. bed without the cooler/storage containers on the 3rd gen, right?

[@RougeSanta]

Review Game: Take a shot every time you hear "chunky"

[@CoolFrijolez]

3:26 I loled

[@mexicanspec]

Ethan, Mexico is in America still. They were both made in America.

[@HelloRoad]

Pretty sure Eric meant 'MURICAN which is a bit different. :) But you're right :)

[@mexicanspec]

@@HelloRoad People do forget.

[@Viking88Power]

Any Probe updates?

[@HelloRoad]

Not yet, sorry! Still trying to sell off a few more cars and then will get to it

[@ONeal397]

What's the difference between the rear brakes

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@ericseaverns4276]

I will keep driving my 88 Toyota pickup!

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@mrunpopularopinion334]

Old Toyota’s are better golden year is 1985. And I have a 3rd gen Tacoma… and I’ve had many old ones.

[@Foolrunner02]

You should do a 1st gen seqoiua and a new seqoiua

[@HelloRoad]

Good idea! :)

[@michaelhorn4540]

My 87 or 93 Toyota trucks would put both of them to shame! Toyota trucks went downhill after 94

[@gabriellegibby3293]

The new ones truck bed is tiny comared to the old! Its a truck, thats the point?

[@gs98999]

No Tacoma comes with 285 tires from factory, would be awsome if they did!

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@rc_hoov7374]

I have the 02 V6 manual in the same beautiful green. It's still fun to drive but the steering is a joke compared to new trucks.

[@charbelyammine3188]

Hi man I added a comment on the probe if you want to read it

[@anthonygiordano3991]

I’ve owned both.. and all I can say is, the supposed “safety” features on the newer models need correcting! The supposed “safety sense” is not safe at all! My 2018 Tacoma was doing nearly 70 on the highway when the truck sensed a stopped car on the side of the highway (not even in my lane) and immediately started braking my truck to stop.. in the middle of the highway with cars going 65 behind me! They could’ve slammed into me.. and killed us all thanks to that “safety” sense. That is the worst feature on the newer trucks!

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@saladbarzone7854]

01 for days the new one will not outlast over all milage

[@Alexanderelrey]

La intención es promocionar la Tacoma nueva entonces por eso es que le agregan cosas demás por ejemplo las medidas no las hace correctas en una porque pone cruzada la cinta

[@RogueMI6]

How can you compare a 2 door 4cyl. Vs a 4 door V6. Too one sided, only thing similar is the name Tacoma

[@HelloRoad]

I thought it was pretty obvious that this comparison was for fun, it's not like anyone is actually cross shopping these vehicles

[@federicoperez4924]

El Toyota Tacoma está más pequeño pero mucho más fuerte para especialmente en la caja

[@kelemenkaban2505]

I believe rust was invented to eat up preserved older cars so everybody have to buy a new one. What on Earth could destroy this 2001 Tacoma otherwise? Rust, we are not finished yet!!!!

[@sleepyhollow783]

Sorry to have to state the obvious. With the amount of computerized crap placed in new vehicles, that new Tacoma will be far more challenged to last as long as the 2001 has. And that 2001 still is not done, rust be dammed. New trucks are obese, stupid obese. They are severely over-styled with little function other than bragging "rights" for owners at the urinal stalls. I'd be grateful to have the older Toyota. Ethan wins. 👑

[@beexiong2995]

Bigger because they are safer. I bet if you were in a wreck in your 1st gen you would be severely injured whereas the new truck has way more safety features. My life is more important than a truck

[@anthonygiordano3991]

@@beexiong2995 - Well.. the “safety sense” is not safe at all! My 2018 Tacoma was doing nearly 70 on the highway when the truck sensed a stopped car on the side of the highway (not even in my lane) and immediately started braking my truck to stop.. in the middle of the highway with cars going 65 behind me. They could’ve slammed into me.. and killed us all thanks to that safety sense. That is the worst feature on the truck!

[@beexiong2995]

@@anthonygiordano3991 if you dont like it you can turn it off.

[@anthonygiordano3991]

@@beexiong2995 - Yes, that’s a good thing but the point is.. it should work correctly! Plus, it doesn’t have a constant off option. You need to turn it off every time you start the truck.

[@beexiong2995]

@@anthonygiordano3991 really? Its in the gauge cluster along with the lane departure alert. I have that one turned off. I never have to go disable it. The precollision is in the same menu. I have mine on. In my case. It has saved me. A car jumped out infront of me and the truck stopped. Plus i dont believe that system works above 30 mph i believe. Read it somewhere in the manual I will have to go back and read it.

[@topofthepalm]

new "compact" truck lolol

[@mexicanspec]

I go for smoothness and I don't think the new one will be on the road after 20 years. It has toom any ways it can fail.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

[@federicoperez4924]

Tenía un Toyota 2001 todo terreno muy fuerte caja de metal compre un Tacoma 2022 la caja de puro plástico muy débil la caja para ponerle Rack ocupo ponerle soportes en cada esquina para para que soporte la Rack estoy muy decepcionado con la caja de plástico que le pusieron Toyota Tacoma 2004 para abajo para el trabajo Rudo

[@user-cg7cc7zj3e]

Just avoid the 2016s

[@kevinkidneyy]

JUST TAKE THE STUPID ICE CHEST OUT

[@dirtgrub5854]

that 01 is for sale on fb marketplace in Los angles its a POS, like bad rust wholes in the frame and body, lol its listed for like 10k to

[@HelloRoad]

No frame rust. Look at Tacoma prices in Los Angeles. This one will sell for 9k by the end of the week 😀

[@dirtgrub5854]

@@HelloRoad There is hole in the body that usually means bad rust elsewhere, but hey if doesn’t sell in a week ill come give you 4k, ill rip the motor and trans out of it because thats about all thats left of it

[@HelloRoad]

​ @Dirt Grub Frame was replaced by Toyota under warranty. I'll let you know how much more than $4k it sells for. :)

[@JJF1973]

@@HelloRoadso how much did it sell for?

[@HelloRoad]

@@JJF1973 $8900 :)

[@J.Young808]

You can remove those storage boxes in the 2022 Trail I will take the 1st Gen over the 3rd Gen as it comes with the 4-cyl and manual, a combo that isn’t available in 2022. You can see if the tires are the original size by looking in the driver’s door. You just lost a bunch of credibility as an Automotive Journalist by not looking and making the statement of not knowing if the 1st Gen’s tires were stock.

[@HelloRoad]

The tires are the original size.

[@spicydramarama852]

God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.