2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (189 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 485 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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 (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Sebring 2012 Toyota Tundra
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Sebring Tundra
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 259 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 100 L


 

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