2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Tacoma and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Tacoma | 116 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |