2000 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 520 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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, 2000 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW 520 2008 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 520 Condor
Year Released 2000 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2171 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 0 HP
Torque 210 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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