2002 Porsche 996 vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 743 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 996 | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 996 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3270 mm |
