2003 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Because 2003 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Camry |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |