1999 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW X5 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 654 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW X5 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Windom |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
