2007 BMW 120 vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 120 and 2002 Toyota Caldina are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
