2004 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 1 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Condor |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |