I have an '05 Taco (TRD Off-road). It's been just fine, reliable, good off-road, pulled many trailers many miles without complaint, mediocre gas mileage (~17). Although initially skeptical, I've actually found the "plastic" bed to be great. I've abused and overloaded it, and it's stood up to everything I've thrown at it. I like the tie-down rails in the bed.

I also had a '93 Nissan pickup, and it was also good, except the turning radius was about three city blocks. I'm not sure how that generation compares to current. It drove more like a "truck" than the Taco.

I really think either one would serve you fine, depends which one just feels better to you.