2009 BMW 523 vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (382 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 523 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |