1993 BMW 856 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 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 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 145 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 856. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 856 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3190 mm |
