2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 726 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Highlander | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Highlander | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |