1995 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 13 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 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 435 kg more than 1995 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
