1968 BMW 2800 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
