2008 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2008 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2008 BMW 645 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 645. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 645 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make BMW Toyota
Model 645 Corolla
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 0 HP
Torque 450 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 71.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.6 seconds 12 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L