2009 BMW 120 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Verossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |