1981 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 179 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Condor |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |