1985 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | X5 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3432 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 555 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |