2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Altezza | 520 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
