Toyota Tundra vs the Competition

Performance

Truck shoppers from Plainfield, VT, can pick out one of the V6 hybrid trucks from the Toyota Tundra lineup. These truck competitors don't offer hybrid models. Powered by the i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrain, the Toyota Tundra generates 437 combined horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid powertrain features an electric motor that adds 184 pound-feet of torque. The result? The Toyota Tundra has responsive acceleration as you merge onto Vermont highways while towing a camper, boat, or trailer. Nissan Titan trucks work with a 5.6-liter V8 engine rated for 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque. These performance outputs are lower than the Tundra. It's the same story for the Ram 1500, as its Hurricane engine churns out 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. With the Hurricane high-output engine powering the Ram 1500, the truck delivers 521 pound-feet of torque but still cannot top the Tundra on the performance front.

A V6-powered Ram 1500 truck with the 3.6-liter Pentastar® powerplant is rated for 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Gas-powered Toyota Tundra trucks at our Toyota dealership serving Stowe, VT, top those ratings with the i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 engine producing 358 standard horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. A secondary i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 powerplant in select Tundra models is rated for 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. The Tundra truck lineup offers rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. Explore RWD and 4WD Tundra trucks at our Toyota dealership near Waterbury, VT. New Toyota Tundra trucks work with a 10-speed automatic transmission, compared to a 9-speed automatic in the Titan (RWD or 4WD) and an 8-speed automatic in the Ram 1500 (RWD or 4WD).

Capability

Towing

Haul the family boat from Barre, VT, to your favorite lake in The Green Mountain State with the Toyota Tundra, thanks to the truck's maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds. That towing figure tops the Ram 1500, which maxes out at 11,610 pounds, and the Nissan Titan, which tops out at 9,290 pounds. Titan XD trucks only tow 11,050 pounds.

Off-Roading

When the work week ends in Montpelier, VT, adventures can begin. Off-road capability is essential for Vermonters who are outdoors enthusiasts. The Toyota Tundra excels in off-road capability, particularly with its TRD Pro model. The off-road specialist sports 18-inch BBS® forged-aluminum wheels paired with Falken® WILDPEAK all-terrain tires. This Tundra model features a special TRD Pro off-road suspension with FOX® shocks and a 1.1-inch lift for the front end.

Factor in Multi-Terrain Select with Crawl Control, and you have confidence on Vermont trails. The truck competition has comparable off-road models, but the Tundra TRD Pro has more off-road equipment. Titan PRO-4X® trucks have a locking differential and burly tires. The Ram 1500 Rebel has Bilstein shocks and 33-inch all-terrain Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac® OWL tires.