2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 676 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Magnum | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
