2007 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, both 2007 BMW 323 and 2007 Toyota Quantum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
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 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
