2005 Toyota Windom vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Windom | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Windom | 550 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3071 mm |