Toyota Tundra vs. Toyota Tacoma Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Tundra packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tacoma down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Tacoma and the Tundra most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Tundra's engine is significantly more sizeable than the Toyota Tacoma's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Toyota Tacoma could learn a lesson or two from the Tundra regarding torque.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Tundra over the Toyota Tacoma. There's no clear winner between the Tacoma and the Tundra as far as hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the Toyota Tundra's forte than it is the Toyota Tacoma's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Toyota Tacoma for a fill-up approximately as often as the Toyota Tundra.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota Tundra is significantly more bulky than the Toyota Tacoma. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Tundra than the Tacoma because of its larger tank. The Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Tacoma's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Tundra is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Tacoma is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Tundra. When it comes to gas mileage, the Tacoma has the Toyota Tundra beat. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Tacoma is the winner in terms of fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Tundra costs substantially more than the Toyota Tacoma.

Warranty
The Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra have the same basic after-sale protection.