2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2010 BMW 120

To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 179 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.

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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Toyota Condor 2010 BMW 120
Make Toyota BMW
Model Condor 120
Year Released 2003 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2437 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 16.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1326 kg
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 51 L


 

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