1994 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 85 kg more than 1994 BMW 318.
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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 318 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |