2007 BMW 328 vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo. 2003 Toyota Echo 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. 2003 Toyota Echo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 328 | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
