2006 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C8 and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C8 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C8, 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, 2006 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C8 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C8 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
