2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet HHR (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2006 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet HHR 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model HHR Tacoma
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 2688 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 95.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1649 kg
Vehicle Length 3380 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3250 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 79 L


 

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