2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Venza | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Venza | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |