2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 9 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, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2012 BMW 525 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. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Condor | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Condor | 525 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| 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 | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
