2004 Renault Wind 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 Renault Wind. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Wind 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 25 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Wind has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Wind 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:
2004 Renault Wind | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Wind | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 79 L |