1957 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
