1996 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 774 kg more than 1996 BMW 730.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
