1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 180 L |
