1966 BMW 1600 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 BMW 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
