1975 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Condor |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |