2004 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Kia Venga

To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 527 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Toyota Tundra 2012 Kia Venga
Make Toyota Kia
Model Tundra Venga
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3376 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 137 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1780 kg 1253 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.9 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 48 L


 

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