2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tacoma | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2710 mm |
