2004 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (145 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
