2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318. 2006 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2006 BMW 318 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tacoma | 318 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |