2003 BMW X3 vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, both 2003 BMW X3 and 2003 Toyota Soarer were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2003 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
