1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
