2009 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2000 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3270 mm |
