2009 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Torrent would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac Torrent weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Torrent | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Torrent | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |