2007 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
Because 2007 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 650 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |