2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano 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 201 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 732 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Tundra | Nano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |