2004 Toyota Tundra vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 (361 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tundra | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
