2000 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Cherokee | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3710 mm |
