1999 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Supra | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Supra | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3065 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
