2005 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
