I haven't seen any tests yet, but the lighter truck will win - if it has the same transmission - and I would guess that the Tacoma would be the lighter truck.
Why will the lighter truck win? They don't have the same engine, you know. The DC Taco has 50 less HP and a boatload less torque. My dad just bought one, and I've driven it. I'm 99% sure I could waste him.
About six months ago my dad and I raced. At the time I had my 2001 Tacoma extended cab 4X4 V6 with TRD supercharger,headers, and exhaust. My dad's truck is a 2001 Tundra access cab 4X4 with TRD exhaust, JBA headers, and the K&N FIPK. We raced to 95 mph and we were dead even the entire way. I realize both trucks were not stock, but it's the best comparison I can give. After reading the posts, I think my dad's truck would have done better if he had been running his stock airbox instead of the K&N.
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You're right about having different engines in the Taco and the Tundra. I was out in space and thinking of the new Four Runner V-8. And, if they have the same engine, same trans. and rearend ratio, the lighter truck will win. The body profile isn't different enough to make a difference with the wind drag.
for 2004 the new tacoma is also going to have a rear window that goes down similar to that of the new 2004 tundra quab there is also noted not going to be a 4 banger anymore hopefully not true but toyo has decided that a v6 and a v8 option would better suited to the need's of there customers we will see in that as note i still like the 4 banger's esp the 1988 2.4 r engine i used to drive as a kid when i drove my dad's truck...I have to say to a few member on racing a v6 taco vs a truck i think the tundra has some winning point on being a faster truck also take in mind a 2wd tundra will smoke a 4wd tacoma ........
Hey I just traded a 2002 SR 5 Tacoma extened cab Prerruner for a Texas Edition SR5 extended cab Tundra. The Tacoma was a great truck, sure was a blast to drive especially offroad, but it cannot hold a candle to the Tundra.
I guess I am in love with the v-8. I do miss the milageit got though..
I drove a small pickup for 12 years. I opted to buy a Tundra mostly for the safety ratings. It is a very safe truck in comparison to the small pu's. The rollover rating is also one star better than the Tacoma (3 instead of 2). The Tundra also fits a baby seat in the extended area which is key to me and my family. And, it gets 2 miles to the gallon better mileage than my small PU ever did (Nissan). The real 4 doors in the Tacoma are nice, but the Tundra offers more hidden features - like safety.
new here and I truly appreciate the creators of this site. I test drove the D cab Taco and the AC Tundra. I am 6' and the Tundra fit much better, the ride on the Tundra was much smoother as well. I thought the taco lagged behind the tundra in accelaration here in Colorado, thin air and all
you gotta go with the tundra. the tacoma is a nice truck, but there's so much more space in a tundra. wildcat is right on, being over 6' with football shoulders to match there is just no comparison. who can fit into the back of a tacoma anyway... maybe a leprechaun. not to mention how dumb does the automatic shift knob look on the tacoma, hey toyota, 1983 called and they want their atari joystick back.
Those were the two choices I considered but highly doubted going for the 05 Tacoma. I found it really nice looking outside but I did not like the interior space, and new silver dash (kinda cheesy). Definitely no for the Tacoma for me since it is a lot samller in space than the Tundra.
Even though the 05 Tundra and Tacoma access cabs both have similar wheelbase lengths, the back seat is MUCH nicer and roomier in the Tundra and the larger bed size is also a plus on the Tundra. Sure if you want a bigger back seat then the Tacoma double cab would be fine BUT at the expense of having a much smaller bed. Also the Tundra does not take up much more room in my garage than the Tacoma would. If extra room and cargo space are important than it's a no brainer TUNDRA.
I been seriously considering purchasing a 05 Tundra Access Cab, but have some concern about parking it, given the narrow ("compact") stalls around here.
Toyota's website lists the exterior width of the Tundra Access Cab as 75.2" wide, while the AC Limited and the DC is 79.3". Is the regular AC really 4.1" narrower than the Limited and the DC? If so, then Tacoma DC at 74.6" wide, is only 0.6" narrower than the regular Tundra AC, if the measurements are taken from similar points.
I believe the wider dimensions account for the wider stance due to the TRD fender flares versus no fender flares. This would add approx 4 inches of total width. Other than that they should all be the same width. The new Tacoma comes standard with fender flares so it is likely THAT dimension they are publishing also.
I've driven both the Tundra DC and the Tacoma DC and want to say that I am impressed with both. Super smooth shifting and power on both. Of course more so of the latter on the Tundra. If I wasn't so picky about the bed size and interior space I would go for the Tacoma, even though I am more in the market for a full size. Towing caps on both are about the same and I really liked the bed setup on the Taco. Though I'm not quite sure just how necessary the little "pockets" were, I really liked the tie down tracks, composite bed and power outlet. Also dug the hard backs on the folding rear seats with the under- and behind-seat storage. If Toyota added the tracks and hard seat backs to the Tundra DC they'd have a winner for me. Can't have everything though. The only real beef I had with the Taco was the lack of rear head room for us tall guys. At 6'1" I had to lean forward a little to clear the back of the cab inside. Guess I just can't drive it from the rear seat then. I also liked the slightly "meaner" look with the hood scoop on the Taco. I will still be going with the Tundra for the interior space though. Hopefully Toyota decides to offer a tie down track for the Tundra's bed later. Just my $.02 worth.
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'91 Honda Accord Wagon
'30 Ford AA Flatbed Dually (workin' on it)
'00 Yamaha V-star 1100 Classic (my commuter)
'03 Yamaha V-star 1100 Custom (wife's commuter)
I have had the entire brakes system front and rear replaced by Toyota. I currently get 7-8k on a set of front pads. I am on my third transmission which is working fine now but I gotta say that I am a little disappointed that it took three to get it right. Nearly all Tundra owners I know have had the brake vibration/early wear problem. The o2 sensor just went out at a cost of $1600.00. Luckily toyota picked up that cost eventhough I am at 72,000 miles. Oh yeah and the dashboard squeaks since day one. I'd say that the Tundra IS a problem vehicle. Don't get me wrong it runs smooth and otherwise has been a satisfying vechicle, but I bought this truck thinking that it would be as reliable as an older Tacoma. I was mistaken.
TUNDRA. 
Are the published dimensions correct?
I also liked the slightly "meaner" look with the hood scoop on the Taco. I will still be going with the Tundra for the interior space though. Hopefully Toyota decides to offer a tie down track for the Tundra's bed later. Just my $.02 worth.
Lots of problems with 2001 SR5 Tundra
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