2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 268 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (383 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |