2006 Isuzu I-280 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Isuzu I-280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Isuzu I-280 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu I-280.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu I-280.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Isuzu I-280 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | I-280 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3956 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
