2003 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 76 kg more than 2003 BMW 318.
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, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Stallion |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1336 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
