2006 Toyota Fortuner vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (235 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
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 Toyota Fortuner (376 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 2006 Toyota Fortuner has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Fortuner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Fortuner | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Fortuner | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
