2003 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 10 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 95 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
