2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 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. Both 2001 Toyota Tundra and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Tundra | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
