2009 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
