2004 BMW 316 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 742 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 316 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3221 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |