2007 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 324 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |