2001 Toyota Verossa vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Verossa | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Verossa | 318 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
