2001 Audi TT vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi TT would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Audi TT. (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi TT weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi TT. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi TT | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | TT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 79 L |
