2007 BMW 328 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2000 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
