Tacoma vs 4Runner: same driveline, different power

So: the 2006-2015 Tacoma and 2010-current 4Runner have the same 4.0V6 and 5 speed auto trans, is that right?
Why does the 4Runner have more horsepower and torque, and can we/how do we get that?

 

The 4runner has dual vvti. The tacoma only has single vvti

 

That would make a difference! Thanks

 

What the 4Runner has the 2nd gen Tacoma doesn't: Dual VVT-i, Fully boxed frame, power seats, heated seats, heated side mirrors, KDSS, rear disc brakes, rear coil springs(better ride quality on and off road), 4 link rear suspension, and STILL Made in Japan

Just a few things that makes the 4Runner better.

 

Thanks for all that;
I’m working on trading my RAV4 on a 4Runner TRD

And keeping the Tacoma!

 

Same here! Keeping the Tacoma and getting the 4Runner Off Road Premium with KDSS

 

Premium as well because sunroof
KDSS; I’m undecided about.

 

No sunroof for me I want the extra 3" of head clearance

KDSS in action and how it articulates...especially the rear end

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaUOahy7S8s

 

The 4runner also gets 1 mpg better city than the Tacoma.

 

I haven’t actually found one with a sunroof tonsit it yet; but I’ll keep that in mind
I’m 5’10”; maybe you’re taller than I am

 

Same but looking to get a 4runner pro. The kid gets my Tacoma

 

Seems like just another part to fail. Cool, yes. Functional, yes. But I don't like the idea of more automated stuff to make a vehicle more off road capable.

 

I think the TRD Pro is all electronic and it doesn’t get the locking rear diff.
I think I prefer the locking rear diff...

 

There's a blue 4runner Pro by me that I keep seeing and man it's a good looking rig, great blue....

 

And you can get all that for an additional 5-7K...

Apples to apples the 4runner is more expensive.

 

im not gonna lie i love mine.....

 

KDSS is fairly passive. One of the sway bar frame mounts is replaced with a shock. The only thing electronic is a a solenoid valve throttling shock fluid flow between the front and rear sway bar shocks.

 

Brand new 4Runner OR to brand new Turd gen OR are about the same pricing

Same goes with used 4Runner vs used Tacoma