2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 274 kg more than 2012 BMW 120.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
