2006 BMW 120 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 BMW 120 and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |