2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |
