1995 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 72 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |