There are many famous names in the Toyota vehicle lineup, and the Tundra and Tacoma pickup trucks carry significant weight any time shoppers near Sumter, SC are considering what to add next to their driveways or garages.
Both these award-winning vehicles are top of mind for truck shoppers, and it’s important to compare and consider their capabilities to ensure you choose the best new Toyota pickup truck for your family and lifestyle.
We love talking about Toyota’s powerful trucks, and you can’t go wrong by adding a Tundra or Tacoma to your driveway, so we prepared a breakdown of these two top contenders in some critical categories for pickup buyers.
What Are the Main Differences Between a Tundra and Tacoma?
When you arrive at our Toyota showroom, you’re going to see Tacoma and Tundra trucks here on the lot. An obvious difference between these Toyota trucks is the reality that the Tundra is simply larger.
The Tacoma may fit better in your garage and still offers tremendous performance, but the Tundra is the more capable truck when it comes to cargo, hauling, and towing performance.
The Tundra’s advantages come from a heavier frame and more powerful engine choices. The Tundra can be equipped with these engine choices:
- 3.4L i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 with 348 HP and 405 lb.-ft. of torque
- 3.4L i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 with 389 HP and 479 lb.-ft. of torque
There’s also a Hybrid available in the 2025 Tundra, and we call that the i-FORCE MAX. This powerful hybrid drivetrain produces:
- 473 Horsepower
- 583 pound-feet of torque
The Tacoma offers a choice between two drivetrains in the 2024 model year. Those choices are:
- 2.4 liter turbocharged i-FORCE 4-cylinder engine with 278 HP and 317 lb.-ft. of torque
- I-FORCE MAX Hybrid 2.4L turbocharged engine producing 326 max HP and 465 lb.-ft. of torque
There are many differences between the Tundra and Tacoma and the best way to learn more is to visit our dealership in Sumter and explore the features of the Tundra and Tacoma for yourself. You’ll learn about the various trim levels on these two trucks, all about Toyota’s standard safety equipment, how Toyota infotainment works, and far more about the best trucks in the market.
Visit us soon to begin the in-depth research you’ll want to complete before picking the perfect Toyota truck.
How Much Can the Toyota Tundra Tow?
The Tundra is the most capable vehicle in the Toyota lineup when it comes to towing a trailer of some sort. When it’s properly configured, a 2025 Tundra can tow a maximum of 12,000 pounds. We can thank the smooth i-FORCE MAX engine for that significant pulling power.
The Tundra is a comfortable beast, and we can’t wait to show you how sweet a drive it offers while still capably towing big trailers when tasked. It’s the best Toyota truck for towing the big things in your life.
Call us to drive a Tundra here near Camden!
How Much Can the Toyota Tacoma Tow?
The Tacoma’s all about flexibility and living life to its fullest, and it’s built to tow multiple trailers that enhance your time in the great outdoors.
The maximum tow capacity of a 2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size truck is 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
That’s enough to pull various pop-up campers, a reasonably sized boat, one or two side-by-sides, or a sizeable utility trailer loaded down for a household project.
Curious if the Tacoma will fit your towing needs? Call us at our Orangeburg area Toyota dealership.
What Is the Payload Capacity of the Toyota Tundra?
Payload is a vehicle’s capacity to carry passengers and cargo, but it also includes the tongue weight of a trailer.
The Tundra offers a higher payload than the Tacoma, and the maximum payload capacity for a 2025 Toyota Tundra pickup is 1,940 pounds when properly configured.
Call us to talk about what you’re planning to haul in your Tundra, and we’ll find you the perfect Toyota truck.
What Is the Payload Capacity of the Toyota Tacoma?
Payload capacity is established for a truck to ensure safe and reliable operation of your vehicle, and the 2024 Tacoma’s maximum payload capacity is around 1,700 pounds. The exact payload of your Tacoma will be discovered on the sticker inside the driver’s door frame. It’s the same sticker that outlines the appropriate operating pressure for the tires on any vehicle.
Call our team if you’re looking for a Tacoma that can carry a specific payload.
Can The Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma Go Off-Road?
Heading off the smooth highways around Florence and into adventure are default behaviors for the Tundra and Tacoma pickups. You can of course get a two-wheel drive version of these Toyota trucks, but many of them are ordered at 4x4 vehicles and are ready to go off-road as soon as you leave our dealership.
However, Toyota Racing Develop would like to introduce themselves and the TRD trucks they produce into your truck shopping adventure.
Toyota TRD trucks are enhanced for even more off-road performance and enjoyment, and the Tundra and Tacoma both feature versions of the TRD off-road-focused packages. (The Tacoma also features an exclusive Trailerhunter trim level that you’re going to want to see.)
The array of available TRD trucks from Toyota can be a tad overwhelming.
Call us today to make sure you find the perfect off-road performance truck.
Which Toyota Truck Has An 8-Foot-Long Bed?
If you’re looking to haul sheet goods in your truck with the tail gate up, want maximum cargo flexibility, or just like having an 8-foot-long truck bed for whatever needs arise, you need to look closely at the Toyota Tundra. The 2025 Tundra can be configured with a Double Cab and 8-foot-long bed.
The Tacoma has a maximum bed length of 6 feet, but it can still safely transport 8’ long sheets of plywood and drywall with the tailgate down. The Tacoma does not feature an option for an 8-foot-long truck bed.
Come see us in Sumter to answer your questions about the various Toyota truck bed sizes.
Find Your Tundra and Tacoma Options Near Sumter
Have you picked the best Toyota pickup truck for your family? Let’s arrange a test drive.
Do you still have questions about the Tundra half-ton pickup truck or the Tacoma mid-size truck? Call our Toyota experts at (803) 469-9500.
We’d love a chance to show you the Toyota vehicle lineup, and our team is here near Shaw Air Force Base, located at 2542 Broad St in Sumter, SC 29150.
Let’s pick that perfect Toyota!
