2007 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1226 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.
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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
