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Toyota Tundra vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Review

How the Toyota Tundra stacks up against the Dodge Ram 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Tundra
Price Range: $22,490 - $42,155
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Price Range: $20,610 - $43,490
Toyota Tundra vs. Dodge Ram 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Dodge Ram 1500 to the dealership as the Toyota. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota costs approximately as much as the Ram 1500 (though the Ram 1500 is a little cheaper).

Utility
The Dodge Ram 1500 and the Tundra can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Ram 1500 is a better choice than the Toyota Tundra in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or massive pets. The Toyota Tundra outpulls the Ram 1500 by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Tundra than with the Ram 1500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Ram 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Tundra, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Ram 1500 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Tundra.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Toyota Tundra because of its bigger tank. The Dodge and the Tundra compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tundra down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, both the Ram 1500 and the Toyota are legitimate sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Tundra and the Dodge Ram 1500 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is a tad smaller than the Tundra's, but not terribly so. The Ram 1500 could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota Tundra as far as pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota Tundra is significantly more powerful than the Ram 1500.

Warranty
The Toyota Tundra and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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