2013 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2013 Toyota Tacoma and 2013 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 143 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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:

2013 Toyota Tacoma 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Tacoma Tundra
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 233 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 361 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 102 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1834 kg 2304 kg
Vehicle Length 5286 mm 5329 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1775 mm 1935 mm
Wheelbase Size 3246 mm 3220 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.5 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.7 L/100km 16.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 100 L


 

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