Why Choose a New or Used Toyota Tundra: How They Stack Up against the Chevy Silverado and RAM
Toyota pickup trucks are designed for more than just towing, hauling, and plowing their way through mud and dirt. They still work extremely hard and can tackle harsh environments, but a modern new or used Toyota Tundra is a well-rounded vehicle. It’s just as at home on the worksite or pulling a trailer as it is taking the kids to school, picking up groceries, or commuting to an office job.
Toyota pickup trucks give you the best of both worlds, but how do they compare to similar models from Chevrolet and RAM? Let’s take a look at some of the features and specifications that are most important to most pickup drivers.
Toyota Tundra vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 and RAM 1500
When it comes time to buy a new or used truck, there are several different options available to you. Three of the most popular are Toyota pickup trucks, Chevy pickup trucks, and RAM pickup trucks. Here’s how we see them stack up against one another at Headquarter Toyota:
Reliability – Whether they are a work truck or a family vehicle, pickups are often put through the wringer. What sets the Tundra apart from the Silverado and the RAM is that its engine is simpler with fewer moving parts. Simpler designs mean less of a chance of costly repairs and service down the road. Plus, the Tundra has a more powerful battery than both the Silverado and RAM, allowing it to reliably start in all conditions and handle large electrical loads.
Fuel Economy – Looking across multiple 2023 models of the Tundra, Silverado, and RAM, the Tundra achieves on average 2-3 MPG better fuel economy for both city and highway. When it comes to your long hauls or daily commute, a few more miles per gallon can make a big difference.
Safety – Toyota pickup trucks offer several advanced safety features that other manufacturers don’t, in order to protect their passengers. The first is pretensioners to tighten seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack, helping limit the pressure that the belt will exert on the passengers in case of an accident. They also have knee airbags to keep the passenger more safely positioned during a collision and a Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brake in the event of a crash.
Suspension and Handling – The front and rear suspension of the Tundra uses coil springs for a smoother ride, better handling, and superior control than the Silverado 1500, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Plus, compared to the RAM 1500, Tundra drivers can adjust the settings on their suspension system, tailoring the ride to long highway trips, off road excursions, and more. RAM does not offer adjustable shock absorbers.
Choose Toyota pickup trucks from Headquarter Toyota
When you purchase a new or used Toyota Tundra, you’re choosing a vehicle that checks all the boxes for a modern pickup truck. They are more reliable, more fuel efficient, safer, and handle better than the competition. Plus, they are packed with other advanced features like large 14 inch interior touchscreens, top notch sound and entertainment systems, panoramic view monitors, excellent towing capabilities, and much more.
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