1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 5.8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 5.8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
