Tundra vs. Tacoma for 4x4 off-roading

[SRL]

Hi. This question is probably directed at folks who have owned (or have off-road experience) with both the Tacoma 4x4 and Tundra 4x4.

I've owned 2WD Tundras for work/utility vehicles only. Never had a 4x4 Tundra. All of the off-road recreational stuff I've done with a Toyota -- including some fairly aggressive 4 wheeling -- has been with a Tacoma 4x4. The narrow wheel base, lift, aggressive tires, good visibility, etc. all seem to lend itself very well to technical off-road terrain (narrow trails, hill climbs, creeks..) and obstacles (rocks, trees, mud, snow ..). I'm thinking about replacing my 8 year old Tacoma SR5 4x4 with a new or newer (~1-2 yr old) Tundra. The bigger size looks nice for carrying people and cargo (ATVs..), but for more technical off-road 4x4 fun, how does it perform vs. a similarly equipped Tundra? I know this question is not straight fwd to answer, so maybe just let me know if you have a strong bias one way or the other around solely the technical off-road 4x4 performance of one over the other.

 

[toyotafan]

What do you mean "fairly aggressive" off roading? Like courses, trails, competitions, or just out on your own our with a small group?

 

[tbplus10]

Ive owned a Tundra, 2011, and Tacoma's 1999 and 2012, all were 4wd, and for a few months I had all three in the driveway together.
I prefered the Tacomas for off road, and the Tundra for longer road trips and towing.
The size of a Tacoma coupled with power to weight ratio and abilities makes it a great off road rig.
Unfortunately it shorter length also makes it less of a comfortable tow rig.

 

[Vet13]

Its a give and take situation

 

[dirtydeeds]

The type of off roading will certainly play a major role in what would work best.

If you're in Southern CA you could use either truck, its just a matter of how much $$ you want to spend and how fast you want to go.

if you're on more technical stuff with smaller trails obviously the Taco would work best.

Anyway to post a video of the type of off roading you intend to do?

Here's what I do:

[youtube]/-U85O8xumIM[/youtube]

 

[toyotafan]

The type of off roading will certainly play a major role in what would work best.

If you're in Southern CA you could use either truck, its just a matter of how much $$ you want to spend and how fast you want to go.

if you're on more technical stuff with smaller trails obviously the Taco would work best.

Anyway to post a video of the type of off roading you intend to do?

Here's what I do:

[youtube]/-U85O8xumIM[/youtube]

That's really impressive stuff.

 

[Lion77789]

For off-roading, I prefered the Tacomas.
Tundra is a very reliable vehicle. Its towing capacity is impressive. For example, the 2010 model had no limits for towing. It can hold even a trailer))
source

 

[Jarred]

I tried my close buddy's taco for off road felt better and more appropriate for its size.

 

[toyotafan]

Really need to get offroad again soon.