1996 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 540 | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |