2011 Toyota Hilux vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Hilux | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Hilux | 320 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
