1988 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 388 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |
