2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Tacoma | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
