2008 Toyota Hilux vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Hilux | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Hilux | M5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
