2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Tacoma and 2011 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 470 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 32 L |
