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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Dodge Ram vs Toyota Tundra
When it comes to heavy-duty trucks, Dodge and Toyota both make popular models. The Dodge Ram and Toyota Tundra are two leading options in their size class, each offering excellent hauling capacity and comfortable seating. While you are conducting a Dodge Ram vs. Toyota Tundra comparison, visit Reply! to find all of the details you need, from honest reviews to the latest technological specifications.
Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram has long been a popular model with fans of large trucks. With prices starting at $22,640, the 2013 Ram is one of the lower priced pickup truck options in its class. In terms of fuel economy, the Ram gets 14 mpg in town and 20 mpg on the highway. The truck is available in 19 colors and comes in three different series. If you are looking for a truck that will be able to handle your work needs, the Ram is a suitable option. Its maximum towing capacity is 10,450 pounds, and it can haul up to 1,909 pounds in the box. Depending on the engine you choose, the Ram has up to 395 horsepower. If you're concerned about reducing your environmental impact, the Ram is available with a flex fuel engine.
The interior of the Ram is designed for comfort and convenience, so you can enjoy a comfortable driving experience. The instrument panel is designed to be easy to see, and the customizable digital screen allows maximum visibility and minimum distraction. If you choose a model with the Uconnect Access System, you can enjoy extra features like three-dimensional maps, Bluetooth connectivity and audio controls on the steering wheel. For many drivers, the extra cost is justified by the convenience of communication and control.
Toyota Tundra
If your primary concern is hauling capacity, the Tundra won't disappoint. With a towing package, a V8-equipped CrewMax Tundra can haul up to 8,100 pounds and haul up to 1,330 pounds in the box. The maximum seating capacity is six, so you can fit plenty of passengers. When it comes to safety, the Tundra comes with airbags, vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes and smart stopping technology.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
Dodge Durango vs Toyota Sequoia
by Dan Lienert
These days, Wall Street's industry analysts love to talk about how the Japanese are threatening America's last bastion of automotive dominance: trucks. But as the following comparison of one of the best American sport utility vehicles and one of the best from Japan indicates, the threat is still a distant one (the government considers SUVs "light trucks").
Toyota Motor's Sequoia SUV is longer than DaimlerChrysler's Dodge Durango. The Sequoia seats one more passenger than the Durango (eight versus seven) and has the Toyota badge on it, which means an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. Yet in 2004, the Durango outsold the Sequoia in the United States by a ratio of nearly 2.5-to-1.
Toyota's vehicles--with a few exceptions such as its Echo compact--are among the most competitive in the auto business, and in several cases outsell their American competitors. One need not look too hard, however, to see why the cheaper and more powerful Durango is cleaning house in the showrooms.
For one thing, its volume is increasing because it is, in effect, a hot new player in the full-size SUV game. The Durango used to be more of a midsize SUV, but the vehicle bulked up to 201 inches of overall length after a 2004 overhaul and entered the 204-inch Sequoia's ken.
With added competition from Nissan Motor's new, full-size Armada SUV--whose named was changed from Pathfinder Armada to avoid confusion with Nissan's Pathfinder SUV--the Sequoia is beginning to look old. Its styling isn't great, and, unlike those of the Durango, its buyers can't answer contemporary advertising by saying, "This thing does indeed have a HEMI."
Daimler has had surprising success at resuscitating HEMI, the brand name its Chrysler Group (including Dodge) uses on certain large, high-horsepower engines. According to a statement released in December, Chrysler Group has sold more than 469,000 vehicles with a HEMI inside since introducing its 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine for the 2003 model year. In Chrysler Group vehicles where HEMI is offered, the take-rate is 46%. In addition to its optional, 335-hp HEMI V-8, the Durango offers an interior that is comparatively upscale for a Detroit car, and is one of the best examples of Detroit's forte: truck building.
General Motors Ford Motor and Chrysler still build attractive, powerful trucks. Nissan is encroaching on traditional Detroit territory with increasingly big truck engines, and Toyota's next generation full-size pickup--the replacement for the Tundra--will be more on the money in terms of styling.
But America's seeming embrace of domestic truck styling is a mitigating factor in the success of vehicles such as the Durango. The handsome looks of Ford's F-Series pickups help make them the country's best-selling vehicles; after all, the F-Series' competitors offer comparable engines, body styles and varieties of configurations, and have similarly less-than-perfect reputations for reliability.
American truck makers also have more dealers here than the Japanese, and a different audience. The Durango and Sequoia are body-on-frame trucks--vehicles in which the body structures are attached to separate frames, as opposed to the combined body-and-chassis structures of "unitized" cars--and buyers of such vehicles have traditionally tended to be blue collar and, in many cases, distrusting of import brands.
Of course, Toyota's reputation is sterling, and even traditional American truck buyers can't deny the Sequoia. It has 282 hp and a well-designed, roomy interior. It is sold by dealers who don't have a reputation for being particularly friendly, but offer extremely high-quality cars.
However, the Durango also has a geographic advantage over the Sequoia. The popularity and reputation of Japanese cars stems from America's coasts and branches out to the country's middle. But trucks are more popular in the heartland, in places such as the Deep South, the Sun Belt and the Midwest, where far more trucks exist per capita than on the coasts. Trucks are thus something of a red-state phenomenon, something that plays more into the hands of the Midwest-based American automakers than the blue-state-oriented Japanese.
Wall Street analysts recognize a significant threat to domestic automakers. The Japanese are on the way to America with more and bigger trucks--not to mention more and more North American production thereof. Please see the slide show for a closer look at the battle between two of the best light trucks out there.
from here
These days, Wall Street's industry analysts love to talk about how the Japanese are threatening America's last bastion of automotive dominance: trucks. But as the following comparison of one of the best American sport utility vehicles and one of the best from Japan indicates, the threat is still a distant one (the government considers SUVs "light trucks"). Toyota Motor's Sequoia SUV is longer than DaimlerChrysler's Dodge Durango. The Sequoia seats one more passenger than the Durango (eight versus seven) and has the Toyota badge on it, which means an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. Yet in 2004, the Durango outsold the Sequoia in the United States by a ratio of nearly 2.5-to-1.
Toyota's vehicles--with a few exceptions such as its Echo compact--are among the most competitive in the auto business, and in several cases outsell their American competitors. One need not look too hard, however, to see why the cheaper and more powerful Durango is cleaning house in the showrooms.
For one thing, its volume is increasing because it is, in effect, a hot new player in the full-size SUV game. The Durango used to be more of a midsize SUV, but the vehicle bulked up to 201 inches of overall length after a 2004 overhaul and entered the 204-inch Sequoia's ken. With added competition from Nissan Motor's new, full-size Armada SUV--whose named was changed from Pathfinder Armada to avoid confusion with Nissan's Pathfinder SUV--the Sequoia is beginning to look old. Its styling isn't great, and, unlike those of the Durango, its buyers can't answer contemporary advertising by saying, "This thing does indeed have a HEMI."
Daimler has had surprising success at resuscitating HEMI, the brand name its Chrysler Group (including Dodge) uses on certain large, high-horsepower engines. According to a statement released in December, Chrysler Group has sold more than 469,000 vehicles with a HEMI inside since introducing its 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine for the 2003 model year. In Chrysler Group vehicles where HEMI is offered, the take-rate is 46%. In addition to its optional, 335-hp HEMI V-8, the Durango offers an interior that is comparatively upscale for a Detroit car, and is one of the best examples of Detroit's forte: truck building.
General Motors Ford Motor and Chrysler still build attractive, powerful trucks. Nissan is encroaching on traditional Detroit territory with increasingly big truck engines, and Toyota's next generation full-size pickup--the replacement for the Tundra--will be more on the money in terms of styling.
But America's seeming embrace of domestic truck styling is a mitigating factor in the success of vehicles such as the Durango. The handsome looks of Ford's F-Series pickups help make them the country's best-selling vehicles; after all, the F-Series' competitors offer comparable engines, body styles and varieties of configurations, and have similarly less-than-perfect reputations for reliability.
American truck makers also have more dealers here than the Japanese, and a different audience. The Durango and Sequoia are body-on-frame trucks--vehicles in which the body structures are attached to separate frames, as opposed to the combined body-and-chassis structures of "unitized" cars--and buyers of such vehicles have traditionally tended to be blue collar and, in many cases, distrusting of import brands.
Of course, Toyota's reputation is sterling, and even traditional American truck buyers can't deny the Sequoia. It has 282 hp and a well-designed, roomy interior. It is sold by dealers who don't have a reputation for being particularly friendly, but offer extremely high-quality cars.
However, the Durango also has a geographic advantage over the Sequoia. The popularity and reputation of Japanese cars stems from America's coasts and branches out to the country's middle. But trucks are more popular in the heartland, in places such as the Deep South, the Sun Belt and the Midwest, where far more trucks exist per capita than on the coasts. Trucks are thus something of a red-state phenomenon, something that plays more into the hands of the Midwest-based American automakers than the blue-state-oriented Japanese.
Wall Street analysts recognize a significant threat to domestic automakers. The Japanese are on the way to America with more and bigger trucks--not to mention more and more North American production thereof. Please see the slide show for a closer look at the battle between two of the best light trucks out there.
from here
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Dodge Dakota vs Toyota Tundra
Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Tundra over the Dodge. There's no clear winner between the Dodge Dakota and the Toyota Tundra regarding
transporting cargo. There's little the Dodge Dakota can tow that the Toyota cannot.
Performance
The Dodge Dakota is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Toyota Tundra. As far as horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Dakota down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Dimensions
The Toyota Tundra is markedly more ponderous than the Dodge. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Tundra than the Dakota because of its larger tank. The Toyota Tundra rides lower than the Dodge, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Tundra and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
The Dodge Dakota's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Toyota.
Cost
In terms of gas mileage, the Dodge Dakota and the Toyota Tundra don't differ much. The Toyota Tundra will tax your gas budget markedly more than the Dodge will. The Toyota Tundra isn't much more expensive than the Dodge when it comes to MSRP. The Toyota Tundra is significantly more expensive than the Dodge Dakota as far as out-the-door price.
Handling
The Dakota and the Toyota have roughly similar tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Dakota and the Tundra very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Tundra's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Dakota's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Tundra packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Dakota with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Tundra is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Dakota.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Tundra offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Dakota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Dakota provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Tundra, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
Overview
The Toyota and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Tundra over the Dodge. There's no clear winner between the Dodge Dakota and the Toyota Tundra regarding
transporting cargo. There's little the Dodge Dakota can tow that the Toyota cannot.Performance
The Dodge Dakota is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Toyota Tundra. As far as horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Dakota down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Dimensions
The Toyota Tundra is markedly more ponderous than the Dodge. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Tundra than the Dakota because of its larger tank. The Toyota Tundra rides lower than the Dodge, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Tundra and the Dodge Dakota compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
The Dodge Dakota's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Toyota.
Cost
In terms of gas mileage, the Dodge Dakota and the Toyota Tundra don't differ much. The Toyota Tundra will tax your gas budget markedly more than the Dodge will. The Toyota Tundra isn't much more expensive than the Dodge when it comes to MSRP. The Toyota Tundra is significantly more expensive than the Dodge Dakota as far as out-the-door price.Handling
The Dakota and the Toyota have roughly similar tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Dakota and the Tundra very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Tundra's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Dakota's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Tundra packs quite a punch compared to the Dodge Dakota with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Tundra is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Dakota.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Tundra offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Dakota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Dakota provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Tundra, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
Overview
The Toyota and the Dodge Dakota have the same basic warranty.
from here
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Dodge Ram vs Toyota Tacoma
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Tacoma is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge. Regarding fuel economy, the Tacoma bests the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Tacoma. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Tacoma costs quite a bit less than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. Regarding final price, the Toyota Tacoma costs quite a bit less than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota Tacoma will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.
Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 over the Toyota Tacoma. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 when it comes to hauling capacity. Towing is markedly more the Dodge's forte than it is the Toyota Tacoma's.
Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Tacoma than with the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota Tacoma's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 make it quite a bit roomier for your passengers than the Tacoma.
Dimensions
The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is markedly heavier than the Toyota Tacoma. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 than the Toyota Tacoma because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Tacoma rides lower than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Tacoma fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.
Performance
Both the Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tacoma down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Tacoma is very likely more agile than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 has a bigger engine than the Toyota Tacoma. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Tacoma finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Tacoma.
Overview
The Dodge and the Toyota Tacoma have the same basic warranty.
Other
The Toyota Tacoma emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Dodge.
from here
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Tacoma is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge. Regarding fuel economy, the Tacoma bests the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Tacoma. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Tacoma costs quite a bit less than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. Regarding final price, the Toyota Tacoma costs quite a bit less than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota Tacoma will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.
Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 over the Toyota Tacoma. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 when it comes to hauling capacity. Towing is markedly more the Dodge's forte than it is the Toyota Tacoma's.
Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Tacoma than with the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota Tacoma's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 make it quite a bit roomier for your passengers than the Tacoma.
Dimensions
The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is markedly heavier than the Toyota Tacoma. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 than the Toyota Tacoma because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Tacoma rides lower than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Tacoma fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ram Pickup 1500. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.
Performance
Both the Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tacoma down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Tacoma is very likely more agile than the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 has a bigger engine than the Toyota Tacoma. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Tacoma finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Tacoma.
Overview
The Dodge and the Toyota Tacoma have the same basic warranty.
Other
The Toyota Tacoma emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Dodge.
from here
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