2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 125 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |