2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (238 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
