2009 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Brevis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Brevis would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Brevis.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Brevis. 2001 Toyota Brevis has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Brevis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Brevis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |