2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | RunX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
