1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Turbo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
