2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. 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 8 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
