2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 BMW 650 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. 2010 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 BMW 650 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tacoma | 650 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |