Toyota Tundra Vs. Dodge Ram Battle in Philly
Tim Esterdahl | Apr 03, 2012 | Comments 4
The full-size 2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4X4 is the better choice compared to the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab, according to a head-to-head comparison test that was conducted by Philly.com. A Philly.com reviewer recently took the two full-size pickup trucks for a spin, paying close attention to powertrain options, cabin and cargo space, the way the trucks drive and how easy the trucks are to maneuver.
The Toyota Tundra came out on top in a head-to-head comparison with the Dodge Ram 1500 in a review by Philly.com
The Toyota Tundra pulls ahead of the Dodge Ram 1500 when it comes to hauling capabilities. The Texas-built Tundra has an available 8-foot bed for storing and hauling things in. The Dodge Ram 1500 is only offered with either a 5-and-a-half or 6-and-a-half foot truck beds.
The Tundra has more engine power over an comparably equipped Ram. An available six-cylinder engine for the Tundra has 270-horsepower. The six-cylinder engine that’s available in the Ram has 210-horsepower.
The Tundra gets better fuel economy than the Ram. During city and highway road tests, the Philly.com reviewer recorded 18 mpg in the Tundra. The Ram returned 16.8 mpg during the test drive.
When it comes to dependability and reliability, the Toyota brand is well known. The Tundra is no exception. J.D. Power and Associates rated the full-size pickup truck the best. J.D. Power and Associates has no recent ratings for the Ram. However, the Ram was rated below average by Consumer Reports.
Although both pickup trucks are behemoths, the Tundra was easier to maneuver into parking spaces.
In the end, Toyota’s storied history of making dependable vehicles gets high marks. It’s handling is not one of its strong attributes, but buyers should keep in mind that it’s a tough, full-size pickup truck that serves it’s intended purpose.
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I’d like to see an honest report tundra crew cab 5.7L to chevy crewmax 6.2L vs. ford raptor 6.2L in terms of pulling power and speed. Nothing comes close in 1/2 ton market to the stock 5.7L besides these 2 engines besides a diesel 3/4 ton. I think the raptor has a 6.2L, but could be wrong?, but do know the chevy 6.2L is bigger cubic inch engine, but has the wimpy 3.42 rear axle ratio vs. the 5.7L tundra having 4.30 rear end, makes a huge difference especially in torque/pulling power.
I don’t put too much faith in any reviews, just a general idea. However, I saw on youtube this afternoon while doing pickup comparisons that the reviews are totally inaccurate. The one review states the Ford 5.4L was the slowest unloaded 1/4 mile time and then comes back and says it was first pulling a load 1/4 mile time – totally inaccurate since I’m sure it was the slowest in both cases as it should be with only 310 hp. It ended up winning that youtube shootout when at best it should be in the middle. They claim the road manners of the Ford F150 brought it up above the other three 1/2 ton trucks, whatever the heck ‘road manners’ means????
mk road manners mean that the F-150 lets other trucks by or go first because the F-150 knows it’s place.
The Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4X4 is the better choice compared to the 2012 Dodge Ram, according to a head-to-head comparison test that was conducted by Philly.com.