2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Hilux | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
