2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 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 Sonata (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Sonata | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |