2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
