1998 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Brevis. 2001 Toyota Brevis has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Brevis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
