2009 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2012 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. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |