1990 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 820 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
