2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 496 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Equus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Equus | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
