2008 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |