2000 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3710 mm |
