2000 Fiat Scudo vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Scudo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Scudo would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Fiat Scudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Scudo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Scudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Scudo | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Scudo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
