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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 420 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 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 | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
