1988 BMW 535 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 3 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 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 BMW 535.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 535 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |