2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1227 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 SSR (481 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | SSR | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
