2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
