1975 BMW 520 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 365 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |