2012 Tata Nano vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2012 Tata Nano 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 474 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Nano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Nano 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 Tata Nano | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Nano | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 79 L |
