2007 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Altezza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |