2005 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 367 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |