2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora, 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
