2007 BMW 130 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |