1992 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
