2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 472 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche 911 2002 Toyota Tundra
Make Porsche Toyota
Model 911 Tundra
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 4698 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 376 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 923 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 70 L


 

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