1985 BMW 333 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 333. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 333 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 808 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.

Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 BMW 333. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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