2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Tacoma | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
