1978 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 BMW 730.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
