2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 276 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Carrera GT | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
