1994 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 310 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Suzuki Vitara | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Vitara | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2790 mm |
