2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 11 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, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tundra | 335 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |