2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Toyota Avanza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 641 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
