1995 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. Both 1995 BMW 318 and 2001 Toyota Altezza are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Altezza |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |