2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2001 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Tundra and 2001 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Because 2001 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram 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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2001 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Tundra | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2790 mm |
