2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | 116 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 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 | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
