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Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra

The Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra are both full-size trucks with different engine philosophies. The short answer: the Ram offers a wider engine range including the returning HEMI V8 and a smoother ride, while the Tundra counters with standard twin-turbo V6 power, an available hybrid, and Toyota’s durability reputation. Here is how they compare.

Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra
Starting MSRP About $40,500 About $41,260
Engines V6, Hurricane I6, 5.7L HEMI V8 Twin-turbo V6; hybrid
Top power 540 hp (Hurricane HO) 437 hp (i-Force Max hybrid)
Max towing Up to 11,610 lbs Up to 12,000 lbs
V8 option Yes (5.7L HEMI) No
Ride and cabin Class comfort leader Rugged, capable

By the numbers

Specification Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra
Starting MSRP About $40,500 About $41,260
Top horsepower 540 437
Max towing Up to 11,610 lbs Up to 12,000 lbs
Hybrid option No Yes

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Engines and power

The Ram offers four engines for 2026, including the returning HEMI V8 and a 540-horsepower Hurricane High Output. The Tundra drops the V8 entirely, using a twin-turbo V6 and an available i-Force Max hybrid that makes 437 horsepower.

Towing and capability

The Tundra edges the Ram on maximum towing, up to 12,000 versus 11,610 pounds. Both are strong haulers, and the Ram’s Hurricane and HEMI engines give it more ways to configure power.

Ride and interior

The Ram 1500 is the class comfort leader, with a coil-spring rear and available air suspension for a smooth ride and a quiet, upscale cabin. The Tundra feels more rugged and truck-like inside.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Tundra for a standard twin-turbo V6, an available hybrid, and Toyota’s durability reputation. Choose the Ram 1500 for a wider engine range, the returning HEMI V8, and a smoother ride. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Ram 1500 can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.

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Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra FAQ

Is the Ram 1500 better than the Toyota Tundra?
It depends. The Ram offers a wider engine range including the HEMI V8 and a smoother ride. The Tundra counters with a standard twin-turbo V6, an available hybrid, and a durability reputation.
Does the Tundra have a V8 like the Ram?
No. The Tundra is V6 and hybrid only. The Ram 1500 brings back the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 for 2026.
Which tows more?
The Tundra, slightly, at up to 12,000 pounds versus up to 11,610 for the Ram 1500.
Which has more power?
The Ram’s High Output Hurricane makes 540 horsepower, more than the Tundra’s 437-horsepower hybrid.
Which rides better?
The Ram 1500, which leads the class on ride comfort with its coil-spring rear and available air suspension.
Which should I buy?
For a hybrid and durability reputation, the Tundra. For engine choice, a V8, and ride comfort, the Ram 1500. We can arrange a Ram 1500 test drive at ALM CDJR Perry.
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