2003 Honda Logo vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Logo would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Honda Logo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Logo, 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Logo. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Logo has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Logo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Logo | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Logo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
