1999 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 861 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
