2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Previa weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 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 |
