1996 Infiniti J30 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Infiniti J30. (211 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Infiniti J30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Infiniti J30 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | J30 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
