2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
