2004 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2004 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |