2007 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |