2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
Model | Tacoma | F430 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 110 L |