1999 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 5 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 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
