2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 85 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Tacoma | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
