Need help to understand hp , torque , weight and gear

After reading many post , it says that the 4 cyl may be low in power. It is difficult to me to get an idea of it.


To help me to understand , I have for 12 years a chevrolet tracker hardtop, 4 cyl 2.0 liter manual. Here are the specs for it :
Compression ratio : 9.7:1
Horsepower : 127 @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 134 lb - ft @ 3000 rpm
Gear ratios ( : 1)
1st = 3.65
2nd = 1.95
3rd = 1.38
4th = 1.00
5th = 0.80
Reverse= 3.67
Final Drive Ratio = 5.12:1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 3924 lbs

Still I managed to do everything I wanted with this car , so is that the tacoma extra cab 4 cyl 2.7 liter is less speed and less power compared to chevrolet tracker, it will be the same? it will be better?

Tacoma 2.7L 4 cyl specs :
Compression Ratio = 9.6:1
Horsepower 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque = 180 lb.ft @ 3,800 rpm
1st = 3.95
2nd = 2.06
3rd = 1.44
4th = 1,
5th = 0.81
Reverse = 4.22
Final Drive Ratio = 4.100 :1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 4600.00 lbs

is there a formula to help compare?

I currently have a 2012 xterra pro-4x automatique, I am so sorry not to have manual ( i always have manual before...). I will think to change for tacoma, the xterra is too much power for my needs and it is horrible gas consumption ± 8 mpg in winter and 16 mpg in summer . (I live in a place where the winter is -13 º F and colder ...)

thank you for helping me to understand.

 

I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to compare, but there are quite a few online calculators available.

http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm