Horsepower is horsepower?
If that theory is true (in real circumstances), then a 385hp 6.7L Cummins diesel shouldn't spank a 381hp Toyota Tundra when both are tested 0-60 towing a 5740# boat. But it did. Must be the adva...
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TomG2 wrote:
That shows how little CR knows about vehicles. Did they even bother to examine the brakes, running gear, or frames of the 3/4 ton models? That is where the benefit is, not fuel mileage or even acceleration. If I want mileage, I will get a Prius.
What's to examine? Do you expect CR to do an engineering analysis of every vehicle they test? I would trust the designer and builder to know whether its vehicle's components are up to handling its tow rating more than I would a magazine. I actually agree with CR on this and I own a 3500 diesel.
My son tows a 7K GVWR trailer with a RAM 1500 Hemi and it does a good job. My truck would be overkill. Double overkill if the truck is also used as a daily driver which most 1500's are.
