2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, 2010 Kia Optima 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, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima.
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, 2010 Kia Optima, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Kia Optima | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Tacoma | Optima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |