2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 130 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
