2003 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 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 72 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 329 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
