2004 Vauxhall VX220 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | VX220 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 79 L |
