2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, both vehicles can yield 361 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
