2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 701 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
