2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |