2005 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
