2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 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 66 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2694 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
