2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan 370Z | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 370Z | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |