2007 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
