Toyota Hilux 2004 vs Toyota Hilux 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Hilux 2004) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Hilux 2012) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 246 NM | 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Toyota Hilux 2004 engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Hilux 2012, but torque is 97 NM less than Toyota Hilux 2012. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hilux 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 24 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Hilux 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Hilux 2004 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.26 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Toyota Hilux 2004 and Toyota Hilux 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 900 litres | |
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Toyota Hilux 2012 has more luggage space. Toyota Hilux 2004 has 450 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Hilux 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 16 200 | |
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