2012 Tata Nano vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2012 Tata Nano and 2012 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Nano | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Nano | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
