I'm looking at getting a Tacoma, may not be a 2010 but will be the same generation, and I'm still torn on what I want.
It will be used as a DD as well as an off-road and camping truck, I plan on keeping it for at least ten years, really I'll probably never sell it.
Looking at it, the 2.7L gets 18-22 MPG, and the 4.0 is only looking at 14mpg in town, which is crazy low. I'm also looking at the torque numbers and peak for each engine, and the 2.7L peaks at 180 ft/lbs (!!!) at 3800 RPM, where the 4.0 peaks at around 100 pounds more but at 4000 RPM, with bigger cylinders and being a V engine. It just seems to be a much less efficient engine for wheeling.
The 2.7L also has all the other advantages of an I4 in an engine bay meant for a V6, easier to work on, more torquey per RPM than a V engine, etc.
I think it will come down to if I want a Regular or Access cab, with the added weight of the Access I'd probably have to go with the 4.0... what are y'all's thoughts?
EDIT: I'll also add that I like to run light; for example I will probably replace both bumpers, but not with any sort of armor like ARB
It will be used as a DD as well as an off-road and camping truck, I plan on keeping it for at least ten years, really I'll probably never sell it.
Looking at it, the 2.7L gets 18-22 MPG, and the 4.0 is only looking at 14mpg in town, which is crazy low. I'm also looking at the torque numbers and peak for each engine, and the 2.7L peaks at 180 ft/lbs (!!!) at 3800 RPM, where the 4.0 peaks at around 100 pounds more but at 4000 RPM, with bigger cylinders and being a V engine. It just seems to be a much less efficient engine for wheeling.
The 2.7L also has all the other advantages of an I4 in an engine bay meant for a V6, easier to work on, more torquey per RPM than a V engine, etc.
I think it will come down to if I want a Regular or Access cab, with the added weight of the Access I'd probably have to go with the 4.0... what are y'all's thoughts?
EDIT: I'll also add that I like to run light; for example I will probably replace both bumpers, but not with any sort of armor like ARB
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