1999 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
