2002 Toyota Will vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Will. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 694 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Will. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Will | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Will | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |