2010 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Nubira and 2010 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Nubira, 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Nubira | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nubira | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
