2008 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta

To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Caserta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Caserta would be higher. Both 2008 BMW 320 and 2000 Toyota Caserta are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (201 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 320 2000 Toyota Caserta
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Caserta
Year Released 2008 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 201 Nm 140 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 936 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 55 L


 

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