2008 BMW 540 vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota FXS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota FXS would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS.
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 540 (440 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota FXS has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota FXS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | FXS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4292 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
