1988 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
