1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 44 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 93 L |
