2013 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Tundra and 2013 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2013 Kia Forte. 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, 2013 Kia Forte, 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 (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2013 Kia Forte 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 Tundra | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Tundra | Forte |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2306 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
