2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (242 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 396 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 2012 Dodge Ram. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Ram | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3270 mm |
