2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Because 2008 BMW 330 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 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RunX, 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 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | RunX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |