1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 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. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
Because 1996 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, 1996 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 5.8 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 303 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |