1984 BMW M6 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 465 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
