2012 Holden Cruze vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2012 Holden Cruze and 2012 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Holden Cruze. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Cruze.
Because 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Holden Cruze, 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Cruze | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Cruze | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1477 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3240 mm |
