1997 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
