2007 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.

Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 2008 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Toyota Avensis 2008 Toyota Tacoma
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avensis Tacoma
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 125 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 1352 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 79 L


 

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