2003 Xedos 9 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Xedos 9 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Xedos | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
