2005 BMW 745 vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 745 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 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2910 mm |
