2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 193 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |