2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Toyota Sparky were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer significantly more control. 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Sparky has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
