2011 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord 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 199 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
