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Originally Posted by ramoine
Thanks , that was the intent ! I get tired of hearing about a Hemi !
That old engine is not even in the same class , IMO !!!!  |
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Motor for motor, they are fairly equal.
The difference is in the transmission and gearing. That's what gives the Tundra the acceleration, performance and towing advantages over the Hemi.
Our 6 speed autos, with the aggressive ratios, is far more advanced than the Ram's 545RE tranny. Plus, we have 4.30's and they have 3.92's. VVT definitely helps with our torque curve as well.
The Iforce is an advanced motor, no doubt about it. The only problem is, everyone is falling suit. That's why the new 5.7L Hemi has VVT and puts out 380 HP and 404 ft/lbs of torque. And it's also why Dodge is offering a 6 speed auto in the half tons.
I understand trolls come on here and talk trash about our trucks. But if you want to know why our trucks perform better, it's because of the transmission and gearing, not 25 more horsepower @ 5500 rpm's.