1997 BMW 850 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 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 220 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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, 1994 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |
