2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2008 Toyota Condor
Make BMW Toyota
Model 320 Condor
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 331 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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