1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
