2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 9 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 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 79 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 655 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Tundra | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
