2009 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
