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SPECS
The 2nd Gen 4.0 (3956 cc) and the 3rd Gen 3.5 (3456cc) have the SAME piston diameter.
Difference is the stroke of the piston the 3.5 has a shorter stroke.
They both have a 21.1 Gallon Gas Tank
Oddly:
POWER
Tacoma 4.0’s engine can produce up to 236 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. It can reach up to 5200 RPM.
Tacoma 3.5’s engine can produce up to 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. RPM varies from 4600-6000.
*So, Tacoma 3.5’s engine produces 42 hp more compared to the Tacoma 4.0. Both vehicles have the same torque production.
MPG
Fuel economy of Tacoma 4.0 is 16 mpg in city and 21 mpg on highways. The fuel economy becomes 18 mpg in combined situations.
Tacoma 3.5 gets 19 mpg in city areas and 24 mpg on highways. The fuel economy becomes 21 mpg combined.
*So, Tacoma 3.5 gets 2 more mpg in city and 3 more mpg on highways compared to Tacoma 4.0. Combined fuel economy is also 3 mpg more for combined driving situations.
TOWING
Curb weight of Tacoma 4.0 is up to 4220 lbs. It can tow up to 3500 pounds. It is the maximum limit of that vehicle.
On the other hand, Tacoma 3.5’s curb weight is up to 4680 lbs. It has a max towing capacity of 6800 pounds.
*So, Tacoma 3.5 has better towing capacity. It can tow 3300 pounds more compared to the Tacoma 4.0. Towing capacity depends on the engine’s power and 3.5’s engine is better that way.
PERFORMANCE
Tacoma 3.5 gets 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and 0-100 mph in 22.1 seconds. It can reach up to 89.7 mph within a quarter mile. It can get 60-0 mph within 133 ft.
Tacoma 4.0 gets 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and 0-100 mph in 23.2 seconds. It can reach up to 88 mph within a quarter mile. It can also get 60-0 mph within 126 ft.
*So, Tacoma 4.0 has better 0-60 time and it is 0.5 seconds faster than 35. But the Tacoma 3.5 has a better 0-100 time which is 1.1 seconds faster than 4.0. Tacoma 3.5 can reach more speed within a quarter mile. As for declaration, Tacoma 4.0 gets 60-0 quicker than the 3.5.
SPECS
The 2nd Gen 4.0 (3956 cc) and the 3rd Gen 3.5 (3456cc) have the SAME piston diameter.
Difference is the stroke of the piston the 3.5 has a shorter stroke.
They both have a 21.1 Gallon Gas Tank
Oddly:
POWER
Tacoma 4.0’s engine can produce up to 236 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. It can reach up to 5200 RPM.
Tacoma 3.5’s engine can produce up to 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. RPM varies from 4600-6000.
*So, Tacoma 3.5’s engine produces 42 hp more compared to the Tacoma 4.0. Both vehicles have the same torque production.
MPG
Fuel economy of Tacoma 4.0 is 16 mpg in city and 21 mpg on highways. The fuel economy becomes 18 mpg in combined situations.
Tacoma 3.5 gets 19 mpg in city areas and 24 mpg on highways. The fuel economy becomes 21 mpg combined.
*So, Tacoma 3.5 gets 2 more mpg in city and 3 more mpg on highways compared to Tacoma 4.0. Combined fuel economy is also 3 mpg more for combined driving situations.
TOWING
Curb weight of Tacoma 4.0 is up to 4220 lbs. It can tow up to 3500 pounds. It is the maximum limit of that vehicle.
On the other hand, Tacoma 3.5’s curb weight is up to 4680 lbs. It has a max towing capacity of 6800 pounds.
*So, Tacoma 3.5 has better towing capacity. It can tow 3300 pounds more compared to the Tacoma 4.0. Towing capacity depends on the engine’s power and 3.5’s engine is better that way.
PERFORMANCE
Tacoma 3.5 gets 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and 0-100 mph in 22.1 seconds. It can reach up to 89.7 mph within a quarter mile. It can get 60-0 mph within 133 ft.
Tacoma 4.0 gets 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and 0-100 mph in 23.2 seconds. It can reach up to 88 mph within a quarter mile. It can also get 60-0 mph within 126 ft.
*So, Tacoma 4.0 has better 0-60 time and it is 0.5 seconds faster than 35. But the Tacoma 3.5 has a better 0-100 time which is 1.1 seconds faster than 4.0. Tacoma 3.5 can reach more speed within a quarter mile. As for declaration, Tacoma 4.0 gets 60-0 quicker than the 3.5.