Toyota and Chevrolet trucks have been a mainstay in the heavy-duty vehicle market for several decades. Here is a comparative study between the two popular models from the auto giants – the 2009 Toyota Tacoma and the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Fuel Efficiency
With gas price hikes looming, the fuel-efficient 2009 Toyota Tacoma is a wise choice for a mid-size pickup – the bigger and heavier 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t save your budget.
Powertrain
Toyota Tacoma is little sluggish with its noisy V6. Chevrolet’s new 6.2L V8 makes Silverado the winner in this section, hands down.
Creature Comfort
The Toyota compact pickup is now more refined in terms of style and efficiency and is roomier than past models. Nevertheless, the powerful Chevy Silverado 1500 is an ideal alternative for bigger families. A quiet ride, excellent finishing and an all inclusive safety system make Silverado 1500 an equally attractive, if not superior, choice.
Latest Additions
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma gets an improved audio system and stability/traction control as standard features, as well as an array of safety features including front and side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.
The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 adds Bluetooth, XM traffic reporting, a rear view camera and 6-speed automatic transmission control.
Price
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma is considerably cheaper with a price range starting at $15,170 – a basic 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 costs $18,389. We recommend 2009 Toyota Tacoma, it’s a competent choice and a more economical ride.
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