2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318.
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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tundra | 318 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
