2006 BMW 645 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 645 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
