1993 BMW 840 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 85 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 840 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |
