2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2010 Fiat Panda 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 674 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Panda | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |
