2005 BMW 325 vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
