1986 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1986 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
