Tacoma VS 4runner

I have a new Tacoma 4x4 with the V6 automatic. So far, I love the truck, but I have noticed my wife's 2005 V6 4Runner seems to run smoother and have more power. My Tacoma feels like I am towing a boat all the time.

Her 4Runner has about 50,000 miles while the Tacoma has only about 800 miles. I am pretty sure the have different V6 engines, but still it seems odd.

Any ideas why they seem so different?

Thanks!
Ron

 

maybe different gear ratio

 

The 4runner has 3.73 gears. Not sure about the Tacoma.

 

One cousin owns 2013 dclb sport 4x4 and another cousin owns a 2014 dclb limited 4x4 and they feel heavy accelerating compared to another cousins 2013 dcsb trd 4x4. My 6 spd is a different story. Love the 6 spd.

 

My wife 2008 4runner 4x4 accelerates quicker than our 2012. The 2012 has 270 hp vs 236 hp that our 2008. The 2012 gets better gas mileage because of Eco boost or whatever it's called.

 

My 2006 4Runner SMOKES my 2006 DC.

Because my 4Runner is a V8!!

 

Interesting. I wondered why my dad's 2010 FJ had alot more pickup than my 2012 tacoma. Plus his doesn't knock nor did it have a driveshaft vibe. I love my tacoma but it's far from a perfect vehicle...

 

Here is the window sticker.

 

3500 on the Tacoma?

 

Apologies, hard to see.

 

Window sticker says 270 hp, 276 ft lb od torque.

 

2008 had the V6, the Urban 4runner edition 4x4. Only reason we trade it in for the 2012 was that we needed a 7 passenger. Bought it for 31k and got trade in for $24,500. Had it for 4 years.

 

Also op 2wd vs 4wd. you both have the same single vvti 4.0l v6

My mom has an 07 4 runner with 80k on it 2wd and it feels more free revving than my new 2013 4x4 dcsb taco with the same motor and tranny. but you have to also realize its still tight, it has 4x4 parts to spin as well as software differences in the transmissions / motors over the years.

The dual vvti 4 runners HAUL ASS, god i wish yota put those in our trucks in 2012.


On a side note.... my moms 07 v6 4.0l auto 2wd vs my buddies 05 v8 4.7L auto 2wd in a drag race.... the 4.0L has the launch and up to about 60mph. then the v8 will creep up.

 

But there's no supercharger available for it. Yet. 304>270.

 

Ouch.

Jealous much? It's showing.

That's a stock tune/pulley. There's plenty more if you're willing.

My 2.0T in my 2012 Hyundai puts out 274 HP (more w/ 93/95 octane) at exactly half the displacement.