2004 Holden Rodeo vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Rodeo 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 66 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Rodeo | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Rodeo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2800 mm |
