2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 451 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.

Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Grand Voyager Tacoma
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2005 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 3250 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 79 L


 

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