2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
