2008 Toyota Tazz vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tazz would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Because 2010 BMW 120 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 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Tazz | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tazz | 120 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |