2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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 Camry, 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 320 2005 Toyota Camry
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Camry
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 151 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 216 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1494 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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