1990 BMW 316 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 366 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.

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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 2001 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 316 Condor
Year Released 1990 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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