2007 BMW 325 vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
