1988 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Condor |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |