2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |