1983 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1983 BMW 325 and 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 765 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
