2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab

To start off, both 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 and 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab 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 Access Cab V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 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 Access Cab V6 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 2012 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Tacoma Tacoma
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3956 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1684 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3250 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 79 L


 

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