2000 Volvo V40 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2000 Volvo V40 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 45 more horse power than 2000 Volvo V40. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 555 kg more than 2000 Volvo V40. 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 Volvo V40. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo V40. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo V40. 2000 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2000 Volvo V40 has manual transmission. 2000 Volvo V40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | V40 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3270 mm |
