2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Toyota Previa are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 202 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
Because 2001 BMW 318 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 2001 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa, 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, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
