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Toyota Tundra vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

How the Toyota Tundra stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Tundra
Price Range: $22,490 - $42,155
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
Toyota Tundra vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Toyota Tundra are true sportscars.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Silverado 1500 has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota Tundra. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Toyota Tundra could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet with respect to torque.

Utility
The Chevrolet and the Toyota Tundra can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Chevrolet is a better choice than the Toyota Tundra with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or large dogs. The Toyota outpulls the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Toyota Tundra. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Tundra.

Dimensions
The Silverado 1500's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota's is a tad larger. The Silverado 1500 and the Tundra compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Tundra.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Tundra to the dealership as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. In terms of MSRP, the Chevrolet costs almost as much as the Toyota Tundra (though the Toyota Tundra is somewhat cheaper).

Warranty
The Toyota Tundra and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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