2004 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
