1996 BMW 725 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 725 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 725 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 725 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
