2004 BMW 120 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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 125 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 120 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:
2004 BMW 120 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |