2000 Mitsubishi SSS vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2000 Mitsubishi SSS and 2000 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mitsubishi SSS 2000 Toyota Tundra
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model SSS Tundra
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 162 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 426 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3270 mm


 

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