2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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 Toyota Camry (304 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |