2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X1 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | X1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
