2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 806 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Avanza | M3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
