2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 122 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
