2008 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |