2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RunX. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX, 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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | RunX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
