2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2008 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 100 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.

Because 2007 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 2007 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Trajet, 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Trajet 2007 Toyota Tundra
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Trajet Tundra
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 424 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.7 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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