2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 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 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V, 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Tundra | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |