1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |