2009 BMW 523 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 308 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
