1987 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 766 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 750 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |