2007 BMW 130 vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |