1989 BMW 518 vs. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. (79 HP @ 2200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 BMW 518.
Because 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 518. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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.
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1989 BMW 518 | 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |