2008 BMW 118 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |