1998 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 331 kg more than 1998 BMW 330.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |