2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 75 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 342 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
