2005 Mazda Demio vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Demio, 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Demio | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Demio | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
