2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |