4.6 vs 5.7 when not towing

Does the 5.7 feel significantly stronger than the 4.6 during regular driving or 0-60 acceleration? Helping friend look for a Tundra and we found a great deal with significant savings over the 5.7 counterpart but it is a 4.6. He doesn't do any towing whatsoever so get up is more important.

I read old threads about the 4.6 feeling more responsive, but given the power difference, is this a myth?

 

Pretty big difference. But the 4.6 is no slouch.

 

The 5.7 gives you 71 more HP and 74 ft.lbs/torque more than the 4.6.= More fun!

 

Neither engine is bad but when I test drove them I noticed the difference between the two. The other reasons I didn't see the point of the 4.6 is the MPG difference between the two engines was not that different and I knew I was going to tow with the truck. Others mentioned the resale is higher with the 5.7 as well. Best advise is to have him test drive both of them and see how he likes them both. The 5.7L is a beast though especially with traction control off and Tow/haul on.

 

I wanted the 38 gallon tank, plus the 5.7s hold their value way better, so I didn't even bother looking at the 4.6.

 

I don't know why people keep saying there's not a significant difference between the 5.7 vs the 4.6 when it comes to MPG. I hear most people complaining about only getting between 13-15 MPG with the 5.7 when the 4.6 gets between 15-18 MPG. If the 5.7 averaged 13 MPG overall per tank and the 4.6 averaged 15 and both having a 26 gallon tank, you're talking over 50+ miles more range with the 4.6. Stretch that out even more if you drive further past the low fuel light when you have at least another 6 gallons Reseve.

 

I run a 4.6 and love that engine. Test drove 5.7 and for the money spent realized 4.6 was enough for me.
Towing a small boat should be no problem.

I used a 4runner 4.0 to tow a beast of a 28 foot boat with double axle trailer no issues. My older Sequoia had no issues as well.

 

I love my 5.7. Of course it has a lot more power. But it is just for the fun and enjoyment. Compare the 4.6’s power to a 454 big block from 1997. We used to think that was plenty of engine. Today’s motors have tons more power

 

OK I know it’s not the same thing. But I had a 4.7 L in another brand LOL. I didn’t tow a lot with it but I did some. It never felt like a slouch. The smaller V8s like to rev. It’s always going to feel better than a V-6. Since it’s used, the resale value that they lost because it’s the less desirable 4.6, is his gain. So I feel that resale is less of an issue if it’s already used. The 4.6L is not going to beat the 5.7 in a race. If he’s OK with that I’m sure it will do everything he needs it to. He should just try it out and see if he likes it.

 

I’ve owned both, and driven both a lot as a result. The difference is definitely not significant for daily driving. Don’t listen to posts here telling you otherwise. Obviously go test drive and see for yourself. The 4.6 is a great engine with plenty of getup