2008 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2008 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Because 2008 BMW M3 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 M3. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | RunX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
