1999 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 BMW 325 and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 325 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 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, 1999 BMW 325 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 325 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
