2004 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 689 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2004 BMW 645 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 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 645 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |