1998 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 581 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 2004 Toyota Land 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
