2005 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 320 | Minority Report |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |