1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 BMW 2800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
