1992 BMW 332 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1992 BMW 332. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 332 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
