2004 Toyota Soarer vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3. 2004 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Soarer | 2010 BMW X3 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Soarer | X3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1676 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2797 mm |