2007 Toyota Avensis vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Toyota Avensis 2012 Toyota Tundra
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avensis Tundra
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2362 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 234 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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