2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2005 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 GAZ 3111. 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GAZ 3111. 2005 GAZ 3111 has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2005 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Toyota | GAZ |
| Model | Tacoma | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2810 mm |
