1994 BMW 740 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 208 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
