2003 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325. 2000 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3270 mm |
