1993 BMW 518 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 518 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1993 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 518. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 518 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
