2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 931 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Pod. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Pod | X3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
