2009 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,495 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 550 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 2009 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
