2007 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 400 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 530 2001 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 530 Condor
Year Released 2007 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2991 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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