2000 Toyota Tundra vs. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Tundra | 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tundra | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3010 mm |
