2007 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
