2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2003 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Allion 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 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Allion. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 710 kg more than 2003 Toyota Allion. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Allion. (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2003 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Convertible | Allion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
