2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 439 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Roadster. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster. 2009 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Roadster has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
Make | Toyota | Mini |
Model | Tacoma | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |