1971 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 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 | 1380 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
