2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 874 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Tundra | Charger |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
