2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 28 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot. 2000 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Patriot 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:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Patriot | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3270 mm |
