2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Tacoma | 645 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
