1996 BMW 740 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
