1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 585 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
