2007 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
