2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
