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Originally Posted by Big Otis

Where did you come up with that "6500" ???

Here's what is on the Toyota site..
Toyota Tacoma Truck - 2008 Performance & Specifications

It says, "Maximum towing capacity 3500 lb."

The Honda Ridgeline says, "5,000-lb. towing capacity (with towing package)"

FWIW... the Tundra long bed V6 is also rated for 5,000 lb.

AND ...the Ridgeway tailgate has a 300-lb. dynamic load capacity

I would rather have the Ridgeline over the Tacoma... I think it's a better deal..

Otis

Some of the advantages of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double-Cab 140.6" WB V6 (A5)
over the 2008 Honda Ridgeline 4x4 Crew Cab 122" WB LX (A5) are:

Capacities it has better fuel economy in the city (13.4 L/100km versus 14.4 L/100km) it has a greater towing capacity (2 948kg versus 2 268kg) it has more legroom in the front (1 060mm vs 1 036mm) it has a larger exterior cargo length (1 866mm versus 1 524mm) the exterior length is greater (5 621mm versus 5 253mm) Convenience it has a in-dash mounted 6-disc CD player it has steering wheel controls for the radio it has front lighter element(s) location Driveability it has double wishbone front suspension Exterior it has body-coloured door handles there is a higher class of trailering available (class IV versus class III) Interior it includes an auxiliary driver visor it includes an auxiliary passenger visor it has a leather steering wheel it has a telescoping steering wheel it has a cloth door trim insert it has a leather gear shift knob it includes a full floor console it has interior concealed storage it has rear door bins Off-Road the approach angle is greater (35 deg versus 25 deg) the departure angle is greater (25 deg versus 22 deg) Powertrain it has a larger engine (4.0L vs 3.5L) it has a more sophisticated valvetrain (DOHC vs SOHC) its engine has more torque (266 lb.-ft. @ 4 000 rpm vs 245 lb.-ft. @ 4 500 rpm) it has a HD alternator it has an engine oil cooler Seating it has lumbar support for the driver seat Wheels the wheelbase is greater (3 570mm versus 3 100mm) Wheels & Tires it has machined wheels it has wider tires (265mm versus 245mm) it has a full-size spare tire
from canadian side