1999 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,900 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
