Which Toyota Truck is right for you in Moline, IL?

A comparison of engines and performance

Because the Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup, it provides more overall capability. The standard 4.6-liter V8 gives you 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque and it can tow up to 6800 pounds, enough for pulling a smaller camper trailer or a boat. If you want more muscle, the 5.7-liter V8 will elevate your game to 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Towing potential gets a big boost as well, taking you up to 10,200 pounds depending on how the Tundra is equipped.

The mid-size Toyota Tacoma is the most popular vehicle in its class partly because it delivers plenty of capability in a very reliable package. The standard engine is a 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder with 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, giving Milan drivers a maximum towing capacity at 3500 pounds. The available upgrade is a 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. That provides a maximum towing capacity of 6800 pounds which matches the base-level Tundra.

A comparison of fuel economy

The smaller Tacoma has more fuel-efficient engines starting with the four-cylinder and two-wheel drive that gives you 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. The V6 with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway. The full-size Tundra with two-wheel drive and the 4.6-liter engine gives you 15 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. With four-wheel drive and the 5.7-liter V8 you'll get 13 MPG in the city and 17 MPG on the highway. So the Tacoma is more fuel-efficient but if capability is your top priority, the Tundra might be worth the extra investment.