2002 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2002 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
