2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 389 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Tacoma | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |