Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Comparison

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Finding the right truck means getting a vehicle that has the means to handle any task you need it to do from towing, to hauling heavy materials, to handling all terrain. And along with top-notch performance, you can get a truck with the interior space and design you desire.

But which truck is ultimately the right pick for you? The comparisons that the team here at Waldorf Toyota put together can help you determine that answer. And with our comparison of the Toyota Tundra vs. Chevy Silverado 1500, we examined these two well-respected trucks, to give drivers in Waldorf, Saint Charles, and La Plata who are looking for that ideal truck a better sense of which one suits their needs.

Engine Performance in the Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado 1500

Powerful performance is something truck owners like to have within their vehicle. And the Toyota Tundra comes with a little extra power compared to the Chevy Silverado 1500. The Toyota Tundra comes standard with 4.6L DOHC V8 engine that produces 310 horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque. Standard in the Silverado 1500 is the 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine that only gets up to 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft.

The Tundra vs Silverado 1500 Interior Passenger Space

Each truck comes with a few cabin options for you to choose from. And if you are looking for the maximum amount of space, especially for your passengers, you’ll want to look at the Toyota Tundra CrewMax vs. the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab.

You’ll get an adequate amount of headroom no matter where you sit in both these cabins. But if you want that extra space for your passengers to stretch out their legs, the Toyota Tundra provides 42.3 inches of legroom in the rear compared to the 40.9 inches you’ll find in the rear seats of the Chevy Silverado 1500.

Learn even more in our 2018 Toyota Tundra review!

Standard Safety Found in Toyota Tundra vs Silverado 1500

In these trucks, you can get a handful of driver-assistive safety features that either help you avoid any hazardous situation or mitigate any incidents that are imminent. Although in order to have these available technologies in the Silverado 1500, you will have to upgrade. But in the Toyota Tundra you will get Toyota Safety Sense™ P as a standard feature.

A few of the benefits you’ll receive with the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P are:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System
• Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Get Behind the Wheel of the Toyota Tundra

After comparing the Toyota Tundra vs. Chevy Silverado 1500, it’s easy to understand why both trucks are highly regarded. But we also believe drivers in Waldorf, Saint Charles, and La Plata will prefer the extra standard features when it comes to performance and safety, as well as the comfortable ride waiting for them in the Toyota Tundra.

So, if you want to check out the Toyota Tundra in-person, come see us at Waldorf Toyota today and schedule a test drive or contact us online!