1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 32 kg more than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3070 mm |
