2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 92 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Condor | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Condor | Transporter |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1354 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |