2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
