1981 BMW 725 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 725 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 725 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
