2007 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 523 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |