Is your worksite demanding you upgrade to a new truck? Then, it's time to take a look at the 2021 Toyota Tundra and Chevy Silverado. These pickups have a lot to offer drivers near Leesville, Lake Charles, and DeRidder, LA, but which one is right for you?

Your friends at Hixson Toyota are here with the answer. 

Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado: Performance

If you're looking for a new truck, then you want to know it has the power you need right from the start. With the 2021 Toyota Tundra, you're getting a commanding presence on the road, no matter which trim level you choose. It's all thanks to a standard 5.7-liter aluminum i-FORCE V8 engine, which delivers 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque.

You'll notice a difference in the way the base 4.3-liter V6 engine in the Chevy Silverado performs since it only delivers 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. While V8 motors are available on this truck, you'll need to upgrade to a higher trim level.

Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado: Towing Capacity

Extra power from the base motor allows the 2021 Toyota Tundra to tow an incredible 10,200 pounds when properly equipped. This is enough brawn to tackle the following hauls:

  • A 25-foot-longer camper for family fun on the weekend
  • A large boat for an afternoon spent on the Gulf of Mexico
  • A two-horse trailer to the Louisiana Carnival Horse Show

When the standard powertrain in the Chevy Silverado is properly armed, it can only handle hauls up to 7,900 pounds, so you may have to leave these items at home.

Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado: Safety

As you roam from your construction site to your weekend campsite, it's important you stay out of harm's way. Therefore, the 2021 Toyota Tundra and Chevy Silverado offer the following advanced safety systems:

  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: This system measures the distance between your truck and frontal obstacles, alerting you when you're too close. If needed, it also applies the brakes to help avoid a frontal collision.
  • Lane Departure Alert: By detecting markers on the road, this system detects when you may be veering out of your intended lane. It then alerts you so you can get back track.

However, these features come standard on the Tundra as part of Toyota Safety Sense™ P. If you want access them on the Silverado, you'll need to upgrade to a higher trim level.

Additionally, the Tundra simplifies your drive with standard Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. This system maintains a set following speed and distance between your pickup and the car ahead, stopping and slowing as traffic calls for.

Unfortunately, the Silverado's comparable system, Adaptive Cruise Control, is only standard on higher trims. 

Toyota Tundra vs Chevy Silverado: Test Drive Your Favorite Truck Today!

If you want ample power from the jump along with a bevy of standard safety systems, then the 2021 Toyota Tundra is the right truck for you. Stop by Hixson Toyota today to learn more about this pickup and how it can elevate your drives across Leesville, Lake Charles, and DeRidder, Louisiana.

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