2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
