2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 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 (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Tacoma | 408 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2710 mm |
