2008 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Entourage 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1523 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Entourage.
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 Hyundai Entourage, 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 Hyundai Entourage (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Entourage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Entourage | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Entourage | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |