Picking a pickup truck: Toyota Tacoma vs Toyota Tundra

The great working vehicle that packs a punch and looks good while doing it, the pickup truck. Plenty of use and utility, great style, and maximum space make this type of vehicle one that everyone wants to drive. If you’ve weighed the costs and benefits of driving an Orlando pickup truck, then you’re probably going to make your way to Toyota of Orlando for a test drive! But, between the Toyota Tundra and the Toyota Tacoma and all their options, it can be difficult to pick which one you want to drive home. To make things easy, Toyota of Orlando is here with a comprehensive guide on the differences between these two pickup truck models, so you can decide on your next vehicle.

Everything you need to know about the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra

When it comes to Orlando Toyota pickup trucks, engineering, style, and body style options are aplenty and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all. A key thing you have to remember when shopping for a truck is to be realistic with what you’ll need from the vehicle and choose features accordingly. If you’re not sure which Orlando Toyota pickup truck features suit you best, feel free to check out our vehicle research pages and our online inventory to get some ideas.

Price Point: The Toyota Tacoma is a markedly smaller truck than the Toyota Tundra and that difference is obvious based on the MSRP. For the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, the MSRP is $25,400 while the Toyota Tundra starts at $31,420.

Engineering: While pickup trucks are made to put in the work, they’re also highly customizable for optimal performance. Features like Variable Valve Timing are incorporated into the engine to improve efficiency while still maintaining that pickup truck power. Here are some of the engineering options that are available for the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma:

            Toyota Tundra

• A 5.7L V8 engine that outputs 381 horsepower and 401 lb./ft. of torque
• A 4.6L V8 engine that outputs 310 horsepower and 327 lb./ft. of torque
• This pickup truck model gets an EPA estimated 15 city/19 city mpg.

Toyota Tacoma

• A 3.5L V6 engine that outputs 278 horsepower and 265 lb./ft. of torque.
• A 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that outputs 159 horsepower and 180 lb./ft. of torque.
• This truck gets an EPA estimated 18 city/22 city mpg.

Towing and bed sizes: Easily towing up to 10,000 pounds, the Toyota Tundra is the truck to pick if you’re looking to do some serious hauling. It’s larger body and fine-tuned engineering give it an edge over the Toyota Tacoma. But, even with a smaller engine and body size, the Orlando Toyota Tacoma can still manage enough muscle to tow up to 6,400 pounds.

Both Orlando Toyota trucks can be outfitted with different cargo bed sizes to accommodate a greater towing capacity or more cargo.

Test drive both at Toyota of Orlando

While we can give you guide after guide about the features of these trucks, the best way to find the best one for you is to take them for a test drive! At Toyota of Orlando we have a huge inventory of Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra pickup trucks to choose from and they’re all packed with great features! Visit us seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road or give us all at (407) 298 – 4500 for more information.