2004 Toyota Avensis vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Avensis 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 79 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Avensis | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3270 mm |
