2006 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (303 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 576 kg more than 2006 BMW 740. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 376 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
