1996 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 741 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 2010 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |