2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 629 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 2012 Fiat 500. 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 2012 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Tacoma | 500 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
