2010 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Yaris and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 541 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Yaris | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Yaris | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1689 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |