1988 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 240 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW 730 2008 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 730 Condor
Year Released 1988 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2984 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 0 HP
Torque 260 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
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 1600 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L


 

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