1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 732 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Land Cruiser | 530 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |