2009 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 550 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |