2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Camry.

Because 2007 BMW 320 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 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Camry, 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 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 320 2007 Toyota Camry
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Camry
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 45 L