2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |