1994 BMW 840 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 160 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 840 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
