2007 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 799 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
