2009 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 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 330 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
