2004 BMW 325 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 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
