2005 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1443 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Avanti Studebaker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Avanti Studebaker | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Studebaker | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6751 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2775 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 3710 mm |
