2005 BMW 740 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 740 2001 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 740 Condor
Year Released 2005 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1895 kg 1459 kg
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 70 L


 

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