1994 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 875 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 525 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4475 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
