1987 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 529 kg more than 1987 BMW 318.
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, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 318 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
