2007 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
