1973 Holden UTE vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | UTE | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |