2007 Isuzu I-350 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu I-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu I-350 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu I-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu I-350 (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu I-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Isuzu I-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu I-350 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, 2007 Isuzu I-350 (329 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu I-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Isuzu I-350 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | I-350 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
