2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
Because 2004 BMW 320 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 2004 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa, 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Previa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |