1998 BMW 325 vs. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 1998 BMW 325 and 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1416 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Mega 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, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 108 L |
