1998 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
