2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 511 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Xedos |
| Model | Tacoma | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2760 mm |
