2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Because 2007 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 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lanos | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 79 L |
