1998 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
