2001 BMW M vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 43 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |