1995 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 17 kg more than 1995 BMW 520.

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, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW 520 2003 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 520 Condor
Year Released 1995 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 1505 kg


 

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