1999 Toyota Solara vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. Both 1999 Toyota Solara and 2011 BMW X3 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara. 2011 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Solara | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Solara | X3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2807 mm |
