1972 BMW 3 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 72 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Condor |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |