2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2004 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2004 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Tacoma | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2710 mm |
