2008 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 5 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 2008 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2008 BMW 325 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. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Condor |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2437 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |