1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Tundra |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |