2009 BMW 335 vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 679 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2002 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |