2009 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.

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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2001 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Condor
Year Released 2009 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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