I once owned a 2016 Toyota Tacoma with a V-6, I know apples to oranges, and towed a 5K lb boat, it towed it just fine until you had to climb with it. So when I started looking into trading my 3500 for a 1500, I wasn't going any less than a V8, and the 5.7 Hemi was a good choice. I owned a 92 Dakota with the 318, and a 94 2500 Ram with a 360, the 5.7 out performs them and I'm very happy with it. Do I like the mpg, not so much, but with the HP towing my Tritoon its just right. My 2019 3500 CTD SRW HO was the best I've ever towed with, but after selling the 5ver, I had no need of the expense of the CTD.