2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2010 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara, 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 Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |