2004 BMW 118 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Cresta |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |