2001 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
