1983 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 176 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1426 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
