2010 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 604 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
