2006 Lexus GS vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GS (217 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Lexus GS (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus GS | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
