1987 BMW 324 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 324 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |
