2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |