2003 BMW X3 vs. 2003 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2003 BMW X3 and 2003 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 985 kg more than 2003 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Yaris. 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 BMW X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Yaris.
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2003 BMW X3 | 2003 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | X3 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |