2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and 2002 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 667 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Camaro 2002 Toyota Tundra
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Camaro Tundra
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4698 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 190 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 923 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3270 mm


 

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