RAM 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra

Looking for a new pickup truck in the Deer Park area? Bayway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has got you covered! We pride ourselves on a wide variety of cars, trucks, and SUVs from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM, designed to cater to a wide variety of budgets and driving needs. When it comes to iconic pickup trucks, there’s only one model that will take your daily commute to the next level: the RAM 1500! 

The legendary flagship of the RAM lineup offers powerhouse performance specs and tough capabilities on and off the road as well as sleek features and next-generation technology. It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it stack up to competitors like the new Toyota Tundra? If you’re on the fence about deciding between the Dodge RAM 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra, check out the comparison guide below!

RAM 1500 vs. Tundra: Pricing 

Let’s start our guide by looking at the starting prices for the RAM 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra. Since they’re both full-size pickup trucks, their starting prices are naturally almost identical, wth the RAM 1500 starting at just about $500 more than its Toyota counterpart. However, the RAM 1500 also offers five different engine options and more powerful performance specs while the Tundra only offers two. Compare starting prices below

• RAM 1500 Tradesman Starting MSRP: $37,410
• Toyota Tundra SR Starting MSRP: $36,965

RAM 1500 vs. Tundra: Performance Specs

Performance is the name of the game when it comes to pickup trucks, and the RAM 1500 more than delivers! As we discussed above, this iconic pickup comes with five available powertrains, including two V6 options, two eTorque options, a diesel engine, and the legendary HEMI V8, which delivers a staggering 702 horsepower on the Houston roads. 

Toyota, by comparison, only offers two engines on the Tundra, and they lag behind the RAM 1500 significantly when it comes to output. Compare performance specs below:

RAM 1500 Engine Specs

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

• 260 horsepower
• 480 lb-ft of torque
• 12,560-pound max towing capacity

3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque

• 305 horsepower
• 269 lb-ft of torque
• 7,730-pound max towing capacity

5.7L HEMI V8

• 395 horsepower
• 410 lb-ft of torque
• 11,610-pound max towing capacity

5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque

• 395 horsepower
• 410 lb-ft of torque
• 12,750-pound max towing capacity

Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8

• 702 horsepower
• 650 lb-ft of torque
• 8,100-pound max towing capacity

Toyota Tundra Engine Specs

Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6 

• 389 horsepower
• 479 lb-ft of torque
• 12,000-pound max towing capacity

Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6 Hybrid

• 437 horsepower
• 583 lb-ft of torque
• 12,000-pound max towing capacity

Discover the RAM 1500 at Bayway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Today!

If you’re still deciding between the RAM 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra, check out how the RAM 1500 handles on the League City roads for yourself! Just contact our office to see what we have available, and we’ll take it from there. You can either climb inside a model at our dealership or take it out for a test drive. You can also check out our model research if you want to learn more about the other vehicles in our current lineup.