2004 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 BMW 325 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
