2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
