2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 151 kg more 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
