2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.

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 Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 120 2009 Toyota Sequoia
Make BMW Toyota
Model 120 Sequoia
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 272 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 2040 mm


 

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