2005 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
