2003 BMW 325 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
