2006 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 5 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 525 2001 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 525 Condor
Year Released 2006 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1812 cc
Horse Power 215 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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