2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 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 2008 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |