2005 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2986 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |