2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 607 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (377 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
