1992 BMW 850 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 285 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 850 2003 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 850 Condor
Year Released 1992 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 70 L


 

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