2007 BMW 130 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 4 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.

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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 2003 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 130 Condor
Year Released 2007 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 70 L


 

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