2008 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
