1996 BMW 332 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 BMW 332. (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 124 kg more than 1996 BMW 332. 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 332 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
