2007 Toyota Tundra vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tundra | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
