2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota RAV4 (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2004 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota RAV4 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, 2004 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (195 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |