2011 Toyota Tundra vs. 2011 Scion tC
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Tundra and 2011 Scion tC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 296 kg more than 2011 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Scion tC, 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2011 Scion tC | |
| Make | Toyota | Scion |
| Model | Tundra | tC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
