2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 847 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
