Sorry. What I was thinking about in my head was not having a rear locker where as the TRD trims (or at least the Off-Road trim) will. It probably still has a limited slip diff though. So yes, not that much of a difference. The locking center diff basically makes it the same as any 4wd that...
From what I've seen of Tacoma reviews, there really is not much noticeable turbo lag in the non-hybrid 4 cylinder. I expect any that is there will be completely removed by the electric motor.
@TheBat is right. Traditional 4x4 don't have center differentials. That is why they are part time only. If they had one they could be engaged all the time. However, that also comes with limitations as it would mean all power would be sent to a single wheel if it had no traction.
Baiscally, the...