2008 BMW M6 vs. 2008 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 2008 BMW M6 and 2008 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Previa weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.

Because 2008 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Previa.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW M6 2008 Toyota Previa
Make BMW Toyota
Model M6 Previa
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 9.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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