1992 BMW 540 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 179 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 540 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
