2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1081 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
