2004 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2004 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |