1995 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1995 BMW 520 and 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 912 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 520 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
