2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2011 Toyota Matrix is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 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 83 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
