2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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 Z4 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
