2005 Suzuki Liana vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1357 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Liana | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Liana | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
