2006 Lexus SC vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 262 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC.
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, 2006 Lexus SC (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
