2005 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 BMW 316 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 2005 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |