2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara 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 248 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Solara | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3710 mm |
