1999 BMW 323 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 249 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
