2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
