1982 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 318 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
