2000 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 2000 BMW 320 and 2000 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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, 2000 BMW 320 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
