1987 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 396 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
