2009 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 318 and 2001 Toyota Altezza are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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 Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
