1969 BMW 2800 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 676 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 BMW 2800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
