2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (242 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 191 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 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 2008 GMC Acadia. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3270 mm |
