1989 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Condor |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |