2008 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Mark II |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |