2016 Tacoma v6 vs other v6s.

[cj2016]

Recently had a race against Nissan Frontier v6. 1st gear was even and once we shifted into 2nd I was full pulling ahead. Just wanted to see how they performed against other v6s.

 

[taco cruiser]

Even though we lost torque and gained hp I still think its a strong truck and Pick TACOMA all the way. I would of loved to have seen the old 4.0 with a 6-speed automatic

2016 TACOMA SPECS
Specifications

. Cylinder configuration: V-6

. Horsepower 278 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4600 rpm

. Drivetrain: Four-wheel Drive 6-speed Automatic

. Engine liters: 3.5 L
. Fuel tank capacity: 21.1 gal

2016 FRONTIER SPECS

. Cylinder configuration: V-6

. Horsepower: 261 hp and 281 lb.-ft. of torque@ 5,600 RPM

.Drive train: Four-wheel Drive 5-speed automatic

• Engine liters: 4.0
• Fuel tank capacity: 21.1gal.

 

[cj2016]

It was a close race but tacomas 2nd gear pulls hard. That's where I pulled away from him at.

 

[crenshawj11]

Did you press the ETC button before you started?

 

[cj2016]

Yes it makes the truck way faster

 

[taco cruiser]

It actually changes the shift points in the pcm. To give more torque through the spectrum however not good on the transmission at high rpms..

 

[cj2016]

I didn't exactly know too much about the button. I just knew it's a noticeable difference when you press it

 

[NapalmTRD]

Warp speed, Mr. Sulu!!

 

[crenshawj11]

It's fine to use just don't red line it

 

[man.cave]

I got a tundra with a 5.7 and 2016 taco, and drive both trucks. My tundra has a few mods including exhaust. Swapping back and forth the taco feels weak, but gets the job done when u get into the gas. I just feel like I have to hold my tundra back

 

[flighht2k5]

I got a tundra with a 5.7 and 2016 taco, and drive both trucks. My tundra has a few mods including exhaust. Swapping back and forth the taco feels weak, but gets the job done when u get into the gas. I just feel like I have to hold my tundra back

So v-8 vs v-6? That's a silly comparison.

 

[man.cave]

So v-8 vs v-6? That's a silly comparison.

Not comparing the two, after driving the v8, the taco feels weak. That's what I was saying. Just trying to be nice. Perspectives can be wrong.

 

[etozz221]

Why not just the Tundra? Purpose for both trucks or just because? I mean you can do everything in the Tundra than you can in the Tacoma and a whole lot more...just more truck to begin with if that's what you're looking for. Just curious as to why both?

 

[man.cave]

My tundra is paid for and has 67k miles on it. My company changed plans and now requires us to use our own vehicle with reimbursement plan. I need my tundra for towing, but I wanted a truck that got better mpg and wouldnt be used for towing and very little hauling. I'm a forester by trade so I'm off road alot, and cyclist by hobby. So I got the taco to put alot of miles on, be off road, and haul bikes.