2000 GMC Sierra vs. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2000 GMC Sierra and 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Sierra (197 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2000 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Sierra. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 GMC Sierra has manual transmission. 2000 GMC Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 GMC Sierra | 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3400 mm |