2008 BMW 525 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor.

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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2008 BMW 525 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 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 2003 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 525 Condor
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 2437 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 245 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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