1993 BMW 840 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 840 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
