2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2009 Opel Insignia, 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Tacoma | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2737 mm |
