2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 294 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 350Z | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4000 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
