2001 BMW 318 vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
