2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
Because 2005 BMW 320 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 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (290 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1494 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
