2007 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
