2004 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
