2007 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |