2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3.
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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3. 2002 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | Z3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
