1995 BMW CLS vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW CLS would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 303 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |