1998 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 250 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
