2009 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 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), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Because 2009 BMW 118 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 2009 BMW 118. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Tazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |