2006 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 423 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |