2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 X-Runner V6 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic. 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner V6 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Automatic | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Tacoma | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |