1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | 6000 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3270 mm |
