2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 12 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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.
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2001 Toyota Tundra | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tundra | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
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 | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |