2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (149 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | Bora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2520 mm |
