1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 5.8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
