2020 RAM 2500 vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | |
MSRP$33,895 | MSRP$26,400 |
Average price$45,997 | Average price$36,029 |
Listings794 | Listings3946 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 RAM 2500 Reviews SummaryHeavy-duty trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 8,000 pounds and knowing there's another 8,000 or more in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. HD trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 | Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.3 in | Bed Length73.7 in |
Curb Weight5988 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height78.0 in | Height70.6 in |
Length232.0 in | Length212.3 in |
Width83.5 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase140.0 in | Wheelbase127.4 in |
Maximum Payload4010 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity19680 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity15040 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,895 | $26,400 |
Average price | $45,997 | $36,029 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 8.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Heavy-duty trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 8,000 pounds and knowing there's another 8,000 or more in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. HD trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.4L 410 hp V8 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.3 in | 73.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5988 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 78.0 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 232.0 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 83.5 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 140.0 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 4010 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 19680 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15040 lbs | |
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