2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 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 12 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
