1981 BMW 745 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
