1988 BMW 524 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 BMW 524.
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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 524 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
