2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 and 2008 Toyota Condor were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 530 2008 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 530 Condor
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 300 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 22.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1608 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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