As the trucking segment of automobiles is gaining significant momentum, vehicles like Ram 1500 and Toyota Tacoma are growing immensely popular. In this quest, Ram and Toyota are leveraging all tricks up their sleeves to make these trucks extraordinarily versatile and robust when it comes to performance ratings, safety technologies, and capability features. At Gene’s CDJR in Fairbanks, AK, we have produced this comparison page highlighting the key differences between the 2022 Ram 1500 and the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
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2022 RAM 1500 |
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2022 Toyota Tacoma |
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3.6L Pentastar® V6 DOHC |
Base Engine Specs | 2.7-liter DOHC engine |
Eight-speed Automatic | Transmission System | Six-speed ECT-i |
305 horsepower @ 6,400 RPM |
Horsepower Rating | 159 horsepower @ 5200 RPM |
7,740 pounds |
Towing Capacity | 6400 pounds |
$33,975 | Starting MSRP | $32,765 |
As depicted in the table above, the 2022 Ram 1500 comes with a more potent engine than the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. On top of that, the vehicle encompasses numerous capability features that not only aid in off-roading activities but also in daily hauling needs.
Also, on the safety front, the 2022 Ram 1500 is better. NHTSA and IIHS have rated the 2022 Ram 1500 with an overall five-star safety rating owing to its robust safety suite. Key safety features in the 2022 Ram 1500 include a Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection system, Blind Spot Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 360° Trailer Surround View Camera, available 360° Surround View Camera, and an available Trailer Light Check system.