2004 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
