2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2001 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (66 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2001 Toyota Yaris. 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 Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2001 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Convertible | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
