2003 Honda Z vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 424 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Z | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Z | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |
