1992 BMW 540 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 427 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3221 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |