2007 BMW 116 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 BMW 116 and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2007 BMW 116 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 2007 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |