1992 BMW 332 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 332 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
