2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 19 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (300 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
