2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |