2005 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
